ADVERT ID 235199
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri May 23 2025 12:11:42
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jun 6 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Church of Ireland
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
26
Current Enrolment:
222
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:
Panel Form 1 (PF1):
Candidates with a certified copy of Panel Form 1 (PF1) should state this in the first line of their letter of application & attach a copy of the form with their application.
Vacancies:
South Abbey National School invites applications for the vacancies outlined below all of which are subject to allocation by the NCSE yearly/termly.
Permanent Standard SNA Post x1 (32 hours per week)
Permanent Standard 0.83 SNA Post x1 (26.56 hours per week)
Temporary Standard Fixed-Term 12-month contract SNA Posts x3 (32 hours per week)
Temporary Fixed-Term 12-month Job Share contract SNA Post x1 (32 hours per fortnight)
Temporary Fixed-Term termly sanctioned contract SNA Posts x3 (32 hours per week)
Application:
Applicants should outline which position(s) they are applying for in the email SUBJECT LINE & also in the FIRST Paragraph of their letter of application.
These posts may be a mixture of ASD Special Class settings & Mainstream Class settings.
All applicants must be willing to work in all areas of the school environment.
Desirable Knowledge & Experience:
Experience in working in a primary school setting. Experience assisting children with A.D.H.D., A.S.D., moderate autism and flight risk. Experience in working with children with complex needs. Experience and training in communication needs (Lámh), feeding care, intimate care, toileting care and equipment. Experience with the management of challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies. Experience in First Aid.
Candidates must have a proven record of being highly motivated, flexible and personable. Candidates must be able to work well within a team, display a strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training e.g. The National Training Programme for SNAs provided by UCD, in conjunction with the NCSE and the DoE.
This position will involve working closely with the class teacher and other staff in support of children with special needs. It will require working with one or more children with special needs during the school day. The successful candidates will be expected to respect the confidentiality of the students at all times. The successful candidates will be subject to current vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
The successful candidates may be required to participate in in-school training and planning at the end of August, prior to the school reopening.
Candidates with a certified copy of Panel Form 1 (PF1) should state this in the first line of their letter of application & attach a copy of the form with their application.
Vacancies:
South Abbey National School invites applications for the vacancies outlined below all of which are subject to allocation by the NCSE yearly/termly.
Permanent Standard SNA Post x1 (32 hours per week)
Permanent Standard 0.83 SNA Post x1 (26.56 hours per week)
Temporary Standard Fixed-Term 12-month contract SNA Posts x3 (32 hours per week)
Temporary Fixed-Term 12-month Job Share contract SNA Post x1 (32 hours per fortnight)
Temporary Fixed-Term termly sanctioned contract SNA Posts x3 (32 hours per week)
Application:
Applicants should outline which position(s) they are applying for in the email SUBJECT LINE & also in the FIRST Paragraph of their letter of application.
These posts may be a mixture of ASD Special Class settings & Mainstream Class settings.
All applicants must be willing to work in all areas of the school environment.
Desirable Knowledge & Experience:
Experience in working in a primary school setting. Experience assisting children with A.D.H.D., A.S.D., moderate autism and flight risk. Experience in working with children with complex needs. Experience and training in communication needs (Lámh), feeding care, intimate care, toileting care and equipment. Experience with the management of challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies. Experience in First Aid.
Candidates must have a proven record of being highly motivated, flexible and personable. Candidates must be able to work well within a team, display a strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training e.g. The National Training Programme for SNAs provided by UCD, in conjunction with the NCSE and the DoE.
This position will involve working closely with the class teacher and other staff in support of children with special needs. It will require working with one or more children with special needs during the school day. The successful candidates will be expected to respect the confidentiality of the students at all times. The successful candidates will be subject to current vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
The successful candidates may be required to participate in in-school training and planning at the end of August, prior to the school reopening.
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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 - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
10724B
Apply To:
sna_recruitment@southabbeyns.ie
FAO: Mr Baker, Chairperson of the Board of Management
sna_recruitment@southabbeyns.ie
FAO: Mr Baker, Chairperson of the Board of Management
sna_recruitment@southabbeyns.ie
County:
Cork
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