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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.

This advertisement is for 2 x PART-TIME 0.83 positions (Infant Day) as sanctioned by the NCSE, to work initially but not exclusively, in our Special Classes for children with Autism and Complex Needs.

The candidate must be willing to work under the direction of the Class Teacher; Senior Management and the School Principal.

Candidates must be able to work on his/her own initiative, display a strong work ethic. and demonstrate a willingness to work as a positive part of the whole school team. Successful candidates will be expected to respect school and pupil confidentiality at all times.

In addition to accessing the curriculum, duties may include assisting with eating; intimate care; administering medication; dressing; assisting in the swimming pool; sports and other educational outings. Please note: the initial duties may change according to the care needs of the pupils.

The successful candidate will preferably have a QQI (Formerly FETAC) Level 5 and/ or 6 Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care with Special Needs Assisting qualification. Specific qualifications; experience and/or training in working with children with epilepsy and other medical care needs is very desirable.
Experience and/or training in working with children with autism and challenging behaviours is very desirable.
Additional qualifications in first aid/ positive handling/ positive behaviour support strategies/ PECS/ Lámh/ autism etc is most advantageous.

Please outline in your application how your skills/experience specifically meet the desired requirements outlined above.


Email applications should be sent to fiona.gallagher@doohamletns.com (Subject line: SNA Application).
Short listing will apply. Applicants should provide an email address, as short-listed candidates will be notified by email if called for interview. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Appointment is subject, but not limited to, satisfactory references, current Garda Vetting and Occupational Health Screening. The candidate will be required to complete the following; TUSLA online child safeguarding training.

Interviews will be held in person only, on or after 12th August 2024.

The successful candidate must be available to attend an in-school staff training day on Tuesday 27th August 2024.