ADVERT ID 264069
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Nov 11 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Nov 25 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Dec 7 2026
Status of Post:
Maternity Leave - Fixed Term
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Voluntary Secondary School
School Structure:
Boys
Current Enrolment:
604
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of management of St. Mel's College seeks applications from suitably qualified SNAs for the above position. St. Mel's College is an all boys Diocesan secondary school under the patronage of the Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise.
Please submit a letter of application, as well as an up to date CV with contact details of two referees. Applications must be submitted via email to recruitment@stmelscollege.ie. The subject line in the email should read, SNA Application. No applications by post. The closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Wednesday 25th November 2026. Appointments are subject to sanction and approval of the Department of Education and subject to Medical Fitness and Garda Vetting.
The successful candidate will work as part of our SEN team. Written references and Vetting Disclosure will be required only from those who are invited to interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. St. Mel's College is an equal opportunities employer.
Applicants should be:
- suitably qualified
- experienced working with young people with needs (including autism and medical care needs)
- able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, hard-working and caring in an educational environment.
- supporting students in mainstream classes and out two autism classes.
Please submit a letter of application, as well as an up to date CV with contact details of two referees. Applications must be submitted via email to recruitment@stmelscollege.ie. The subject line in the email should read, SNA Application. No applications by post. The closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Wednesday 25th November 2026. Appointments are subject to sanction and approval of the Department of Education and subject to Medical Fitness and Garda Vetting.
The successful candidate will work as part of our SEN team. Written references and Vetting Disclosure will be required only from those who are invited to interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. St. Mel's College is an equal opportunities employer.
Applicants should be:
- suitably qualified
- experienced working with young people with needs (including autism and medical care needs)
- able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team, be flexible, hard-working and caring in an educational environment.
- supporting students in mainstream classes and out two autism classes.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
63750B
Apply To:
County:
Longford
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