ADVERT ID 113588

Special Needs Assistant

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St Anthonys SS

Humbert Way
Castlebar
F23W704
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Nov 12 2018 15:14:03
Application Closing Date:
Mon Nov 26 2018
Commencement Date:
Mon Dec 3 2018
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Current Enrolment:
59
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS

Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
St. Anthony’s Special School caters for children aged 4 to 18 with Special Education Needs such as Mild or Moderate General Leaning Disability, some with additional complex needs and/or multiple disabilities including Autism, ADHD, Physical Disabilities (requiring physical care), Sensory Impairments (requiring frequent OT) and EBD (requiring behaviour management skills).
The successful candidate will have the necessary skills and interest to work with pupils who have complex profiles and challenging needs including behavioural issues.
Essential Criteria:
• Current training and experience in Manual Handling/Patient Handling for intimate care needs using hoists and specialised equipment e.g. stander frames.
• Current First Aid training.
• Experience working with pupils across a broad range of disabilities.
• Experience in assisting pupils both in and out of the pool during swimming lessons
• Willingness to work as part of a team and participate in all school activities, and willingness to avail of further training.

Desirable Criteria:
• Experience working with children with Autism.
• Experience managing Challenging Behaviour.
• Training in MAPA, Pathways or CPI
• Experience/ training in using Communications Systems such as Lamh/ISL and PECs.
• Experience/ training in using Assistive Technology with pupils


Please include PF1 form if applicable.

All SNA Posts are subject to DES/NCSE review annually.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email

  • Post
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
19248R
Apply To:
Chairperson
St. Anthony's Special School
Humbert Way
Castlebar
Co. Mayo
F23W704
County:
Mayo
0949022661

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