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Special School

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Catholic

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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.

Offaly School of Special Education caters for pupils aged 4-18 with moderate, severe and profound learning difficulties. The successful candidate will be expected to work under the direction of the class teacher. Experience of working with pupils with intellectual disabilities and autism is desirable.
Being able to manage behaviours of concern and knowledge of Safety Intervention (MAPA), TEACCH, ABA, PECS, LAMH, and Manual Handling courses would be highly advantageous. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, respect the ethos of the school, work well as part of a team and be willing to avail of all relevant training. Candidates are required to have the Junior Certificate or equivalent as a minimum requirement.