ADVERT ID 173508

Special Needs Assistant

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Straffan NS

The Glebe
Straffan
Straffan
W23CD77
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 21 2022 11:19:58
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 28 2022
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 31 2022
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
22
Current Enrolment:
413
Droichead school:
Yes
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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:
3 SNA positions: 2 are Full Time Posts (32 hour contract) and 1 is 0.83 Post (26 hrs and 34 mins Contract).


2 of the new posts are due to the opening of a Special Class for Children with ASD in September. The successful applicants may be required to work in both a mainstream setting and in an ASD class as directed by the Principal.

1 Position to be filled. .83 Infant day positions
Applicants will be required to support a wide range of children with different special needs that have access to SNA support in both the ASD class and the mainstream classes.
The successful candidate is expected to carry out the duties as per Circular 0030/2014.
To meet the needs of the school the following competencies are desirable:
• Knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD, ADHD, Diabetes, Challenging Behaviours and/or other complex needs.
• Experience with non-verbal communication systems like PECS and/or Lámh.
• Experience of working with children with toileting care needs.
• Child protection training and certification.
• Candidates must be able to work well within a team, display a strong work ethic, be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.

The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of the students and school matters at all times and to respect and uphold the school ethos.

Applicants must have the relevant qualifications as per Department of Education requirements.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, current Garda vetting requirements, satisfactory pre-employment medical screening via the OHS and Patron approval.

The successful candidates will be required to participate in in-school induction and planning with the principal and class teachers prior to the school re-opening in late August.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
18644U
Apply To:
Email applications only for the attention of the Chairperson, Board of Management to snajobapplications@straffanschool.com
County:
Kildare
01 6272255

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