ADVERT ID 233126

Special Needs Assistant

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Cara Junior School

Banduff Road
Mayfield
Cork
Cork
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Apr 29 2025 10:48:44
Application Closing Date:
Mon May 19 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
13
Current Enrolment:
72
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:
Cara Junior School is a special school for pupils aged 4-12 years who have a dual diagnosis of ASD and an Intellectual Disability between the Mild to Moderate range.

There are currently 13 teachers and 37 Special Needs Assistants on the staff.

Criteria for this position are as follows:
Relevant QQI/FETAC qualifications and experience in working with children with Autism, Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour are desirable.
Experience of working in a special school or special class setting would be preferable. Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications/courses (e.g. First Aid, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies, MAPA, Lámh Module 1, (etc) would be highly desirable.

Please note that there may also be substitute positions to be filled from this advertisement.

Short listing may apply.

Late applications will not be accepted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
20354A
Apply To:
office@carajs.ie
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:

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