ADVERT ID 230417
Special Needs Assistant
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St Brigids Senior Girls' NS
St. Brigid's Senior Girls' School
Wellmount Avenue
Finglas West
D11X262
Wellmount Avenue
Finglas West
D11X262
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Mar 12 2025 15:26:31
Application Closing Date:
Wed Mar 26 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
16
Current Enrolment:
154
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 is a job-share position.
Applications by email only to recruitment2025@stbrigidssgns.ie.
Only applications by email will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please mark in the subject of the email "SNA Application".
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted by email.
Please put your letter of application in the body of the email.
Please provide the names and phone numbers of three referees in your application.
We seek kind, hard-working team players to join our school. Communication, teamwork, innovation and personal values relevant to our school ethos are vital to our team. We are a student-centred school and enabling each child to reach his/her full potential is a core value. Applicants should also demonstrate a professional, flexible, self-motivated and caring approach to the role and display initiative in working with pupils with complex needs.
It would be desirable for candidates to have experience of working in a special class including working with pupils of all ages, assisting pupils with intimate care, feeding and accessing activities. Additional relevant qualifications such as Lámh and manual handling would be desirable.
Duties will be in line with the most recent circular available online on www.education.ie
This post will be filled in accordance with Department of Education guidelines and circulars, medical fitness, reference checking and Vetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau.
Criteria for this position are as follows:
1. The minimum qualification necessary for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant as per DES Circular 51/2019.
2. Knowledge and experience of working with autistic students in a Special Class and in Mainstream, Moderate Learning Difficulties, SEBD, ODD, ADHD and Dyspraxia is desirable.
3. An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, including autism or a related area is advantageous.
Applications by email only to recruitment2025@stbrigidssgns.ie.
Only applications by email will be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please mark in the subject of the email "SNA Application".
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted by email.
Please put your letter of application in the body of the email.
Please provide the names and phone numbers of three referees in your application.
We seek kind, hard-working team players to join our school. Communication, teamwork, innovation and personal values relevant to our school ethos are vital to our team. We are a student-centred school and enabling each child to reach his/her full potential is a core value. Applicants should also demonstrate a professional, flexible, self-motivated and caring approach to the role and display initiative in working with pupils with complex needs.
It would be desirable for candidates to have experience of working in a special class including working with pupils of all ages, assisting pupils with intimate care, feeding and accessing activities. Additional relevant qualifications such as Lámh and manual handling would be desirable.
Duties will be in line with the most recent circular available online on www.education.ie
This post will be filled in accordance with Department of Education guidelines and circulars, medical fitness, reference checking and Vetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau.
Criteria for this position are as follows:
1. The minimum qualification necessary for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant as per DES Circular 51/2019.
2. Knowledge and experience of working with autistic students in a Special Class and in Mainstream, Moderate Learning Difficulties, SEBD, ODD, ADHD and Dyspraxia is desirable.
3. An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, including autism or a related area is advantageous.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19929S
Apply To:
By email only
recruitment2025@stbrigidssgns.ie
FAO Chairperson
St. Brigid's Senior Girls' School
Wellmount Avenue
Finglas West
D11X262
recruitment2025@stbrigidssgns.ie
FAO Chairperson
St. Brigid's Senior Girls' School
Wellmount Avenue
Finglas West
D11X262
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 11
Enquiries To:
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