ADVERT ID 193580
Special Needs Assistant
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St Catherine's Special School
Kilmullen Lane
Newcastle
Greystones
Co. Wicklow
A63 X985
Newcastle
Greystones
Co. Wicklow
A63 X985
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu May 25 2023 13:09:38
Application Closing Date:
Thu Jun 8 2023
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 31 2023
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
16
Current Enrolment:
94
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:
This recruitment process will be used to fill x2 whole fixed term job share positions and x1 .5 fixed term job share position
St. Catherine's Special School educates pupils with moderate, severe, profound LD and students who have Autism with complex needs. Pupils range from 4-18 years. Applicants should have minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 44/2019.
Essential competencies for this position are: Experience of working with pupils with students with challenging behaviour, Autism and Intellectual disability.
Experience and training in MAPA, Lamh, PECS, behaviour management, communication, ACC devices, ABA and positive behaviour support is advantageous.
Candidates must be positive, flexible and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate must be willing to engage in relevant CPD, have a strong work ethic and respect the ethos of the school.
Duties may include assisting pupils in the swimming pool and assisting on out-of-school visits, walks, horse riding and similar activities. The successful candidate may be required to assist in catering for the purpose of a specific pupil.
Only applications via email will be considered and please mark in the subject of the email 'SNA application'.
Appointments will be subject to current Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
St. Catherine's Special School educates pupils with moderate, severe, profound LD and students who have Autism with complex needs. Pupils range from 4-18 years. Applicants should have minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 44/2019.
Essential competencies for this position are: Experience of working with pupils with students with challenging behaviour, Autism and Intellectual disability.
Experience and training in MAPA, Lamh, PECS, behaviour management, communication, ACC devices, ABA and positive behaviour support is advantageous.
Candidates must be positive, flexible and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate must be willing to engage in relevant CPD, have a strong work ethic and respect the ethos of the school.
Duties may include assisting pupils in the swimming pool and assisting on out-of-school visits, walks, horse riding and similar activities. The successful candidate may be required to assist in catering for the purpose of a specific pupil.
Only applications via email will be considered and please mark in the subject of the email 'SNA application'.
Appointments will be subject to current Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19522L
Apply To:
Kilmullen Lane
Newcastle
Greystones
Co. Wicklow
A63 X985
Newcastle
Greystones
Co. Wicklow
A63 X985
County:
Wicklow
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