ADVERT ID 235265
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Sun May 25 2025 15:34:49
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jun 9 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 25 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
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:
5
Current Enrolment:
65
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 fixed term full-time position for the duration of the school year 2025-2026 .
The successful applicant will work under the guidance and direction of the school Principal/Deputy Principal.
Applicants for the position must demonstrate:
1. An excellent understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant, as per Circular 30/2014 from the Department of Education;
2. An excellent understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant in the context of addressing the specific care needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs, as per Circular 30/2014 from the Department of Education;
3. Experience of working with pupils with different Special Educational Needs, with a specific emphasis on Autism;
4. An understanding of the importance of flexibility and teamwork within different Special Education settings across the school i.e Special/Autism class settings and mainstream class settings;
5. An ongoing commitment to availing of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
All applicants for the position must have completed the 'Children First E-Learning Programme' within the last 6 months. A copy of the certificate of completion for the programme must be included with the application for the position.
N.B Please include the names, roles and mobile telephone numbers of at least two professional referees from a school/early childhood education setting/facility for individuals with Special Educational Needs.
Applications FAO the Chairperson of the Board of Management, Mr. Micheál Delaney, to the dedicated email address only shanahoeschoolrecruitment@gmail.com
Canvassing will disqualify.
Enquiries to Mr. Barry Whelan (Principal) at principalshanahoens@gmail.com
The successful applicant will work under the guidance and direction of the school Principal/Deputy Principal.
Applicants for the position must demonstrate:
1. An excellent understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant, as per Circular 30/2014 from the Department of Education;
2. An excellent understanding of the role of the Special Needs Assistant in the context of addressing the specific care needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs, as per Circular 30/2014 from the Department of Education;
3. Experience of working with pupils with different Special Educational Needs, with a specific emphasis on Autism;
4. An understanding of the importance of flexibility and teamwork within different Special Education settings across the school i.e Special/Autism class settings and mainstream class settings;
5. An ongoing commitment to availing of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
All applicants for the position must have completed the 'Children First E-Learning Programme' within the last 6 months. A copy of the certificate of completion for the programme must be included with the application for the position.
N.B Please include the names, roles and mobile telephone numbers of at least two professional referees from a school/early childhood education setting/facility for individuals with Special Educational Needs.
Applications FAO the Chairperson of the Board of Management, Mr. Micheál Delaney, to the dedicated email address only shanahoeschoolrecruitment@gmail.com
Canvassing will disqualify.
Enquiries to Mr. Barry Whelan (Principal) at principalshanahoens@gmail.com
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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:
17489G
Apply To:
Email: shanahoeschoolrecruitment@gmail.com
FAO Mr. Micheál Delaney (Chairperson of the Board of Management)
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa,
Shanahoe,
Abbeyleix,
Co.Laois
R32F899
FAO Mr. Micheál Delaney (Chairperson of the Board of Management)
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa,
Shanahoe,
Abbeyleix,
Co.Laois
R32F899
County:
Laois
Enquiries To:
principalshanahoens@gmail.com
Website:
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