ADVERT ID 165493
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Feb 14 2022
Application Closing Date:
Fri Feb 25 2022
Commencement Date:
Mon Mar 7 2022
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Multi Denominational
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Current Enrolment:
69
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 is a Special School catering for pupils ages 4 - 18 years old who have Mild Intellectual Difficulties, alongside Autism, ADHD, Physical Disabilities, Sensory Impairments, EBD, or medical conditions.
The qualifications and conditions of service are as specified by the Department of Education and Skills. It would be desirable that the successful candidates would have completed an appropriate Special Needs Assistant Course and have the necessary skills and interest in working with pupils who have complex profiles and challenging needs.
Essential Criteria:
• Interest or experience working in a special school/specialist setting specifically with pupils who have Intellectual, Physical, Sensory or Complex Difficulties, including Autism, physical and health care needs, and communication difficulties.
• Up to date training in First Aid and Manual/Patient Handling Skills
• Experience managing care conditions of children with medical conditions such as epilepsy, peg-feeding or asthma
. Experience assisting pupils with personal hygiene/toileting including use of specialised equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
• Understanding of ASD and strategies used such as TEACCH, Pecs, Social Stories, Visual Schedules
• Experience with the management of challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
• Willingness to participate in all school activities, work as part of a team and avail of further training.
In addition to classroom-based work directed by the Class Teacher, duties include helping students with eating, intimate care, showering, dressing and accompanying pupils in the pool during swimming sessions, and assisting on other educational outings.
Applicants who are on the SNA Supplementary Panel must submit a certified copy of the completed Panel Form PF1 with their application.
Appointment is subject to current Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening, completion of the online TUSLA Child Safeguarding Training and satisfactory references.
All SNA posts are subject to DES/NCSE review annually.
The qualifications and conditions of service are as specified by the Department of Education and Skills. It would be desirable that the successful candidates would have completed an appropriate Special Needs Assistant Course and have the necessary skills and interest in working with pupils who have complex profiles and challenging needs.
Essential Criteria:
• Interest or experience working in a special school/specialist setting specifically with pupils who have Intellectual, Physical, Sensory or Complex Difficulties, including Autism, physical and health care needs, and communication difficulties.
• Up to date training in First Aid and Manual/Patient Handling Skills
• Experience managing care conditions of children with medical conditions such as epilepsy, peg-feeding or asthma
. Experience assisting pupils with personal hygiene/toileting including use of specialised equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs.
• Understanding of ASD and strategies used such as TEACCH, Pecs, Social Stories, Visual Schedules
• Experience with the management of challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
• Willingness to participate in all school activities, work as part of a team and avail of further training.
In addition to classroom-based work directed by the Class Teacher, duties include helping students with eating, intimate care, showering, dressing and accompanying pupils in the pool during swimming sessions, and assisting on other educational outings.
Applicants who are on the SNA Supplementary Panel must submit a certified copy of the completed Panel Form PF1 with their application.
Appointment is subject to current Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening, completion of the online TUSLA Child Safeguarding Training and satisfactory references.
All SNA posts are subject to DES/NCSE review annually.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19248R
Apply To:
e-mail to: poststanthonysmayo@gmail.com
or post to:
Chairperson
St. Anthony's Special School
Humbert Way
Castlebar
F23W704
or post to:
Chairperson
St. Anthony's Special School
Humbert Way
Castlebar
F23W704
County:
Mayo
Enquiries To:
0949022661
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