ADVERT ID 230674
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Mar 20 2025 13:23:00
Application Closing Date:
Thu Apr 3 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Apr 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:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
26
Current Enrolment:
275
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 part-time (0.5 post of 16 hrs per week) SERC SNA post, attached to an individual student with complex needs in an Autism class. This post is subject to NCSE and SENO yearly review.
We are seeking a calm, kind and hardworking colleague who will work well in a team. Criteria are as follows:
1. Qualifications
- The minimum qualification necessary for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant as per DES Circular 51/2019.
- Additional qualifications in Special Needs care, Education, including Autism are highly advantageous.
- Additional relevant qualifications such as First Aid, Behaviour Support, PECS is desirable
2. Experience
- Experience of working with children with Autism, Global Delay, Sensory Processing Disorder and intimate care needs is highly desirable.
3. Skills
- personal values that align with the school's inclusive ethos
- excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- flexibility and ability to use initiative
Candidates should be familiar with The Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools - Indicators of Effective Practice and Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools - Supporting Children and Young People.
Application Instructions
- Applications accepted via email only
- Candidates submitting PF1 form must do so at the time of application
- Please submit applications on the standard application form in PDF format (zipped files cannot be accepted)
We look forward to welcoming dedicated and developmental professionals to our team who are passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.
We are seeking a calm, kind and hardworking colleague who will work well in a team. Criteria are as follows:
1. Qualifications
- The minimum qualification necessary for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant as per DES Circular 51/2019.
- Additional qualifications in Special Needs care, Education, including Autism are highly advantageous.
- Additional relevant qualifications such as First Aid, Behaviour Support, PECS is desirable
2. Experience
- Experience of working with children with Autism, Global Delay, Sensory Processing Disorder and intimate care needs is highly desirable.
3. Skills
- personal values that align with the school's inclusive ethos
- excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- flexibility and ability to use initiative
Candidates should be familiar with The Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools - Indicators of Effective Practice and Autism Good Practice Guidance for Schools - Supporting Children and Young People.
Application Instructions
- Applications accepted via email only
- Candidates submitting PF1 form must do so at the time of application
- Please submit applications on the standard application form in PDF format (zipped files cannot be accepted)
We look forward to welcoming dedicated and developmental professionals to our team who are passionate about helping every child reach their full potential.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 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:
19624T
Apply To:
Applications accepted by email only, with 'SNA Application' in the subject line, and addressed to Catherine Higgins, Chairperson at the following email address
secretary@stcatherinesns.ie
secretary@stcatherinesns.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
Website:
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