ADVERT ID 237135
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 6 2025
Application Closing Date:
Sat Jun 21 2025
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 26 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Church of Ireland
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
70
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:
Drumcondra N.S. is a 3 teacher school with 1 Special Education Teacher, 2 full time SNA's, 1 part-time School Secretary, 1 part time School Caretaker/Cleaner and 1 part time NE EAL Teacher. We are a small vibrant school community, with 70 children on roll.
Drumcondra N.S. has a proud history of providing the very best education for the children of Drumcondra and beyond. The school is under Church Of Ireland Management and has strong links with the Parish.
Drumcondra N.S. is a community where all students and staff are equally valued and respected,irrespective of gender, social background, family circumstances, educational achievement, physical characteristics or intellectual functioning. The school seeks to provide a climate in which students, staff and parents experience a sense of caring and belonging, and of being treated fairly.
Applications will be accepted by email only, before 2pm on Saturday 21st June 2025.
Please email applications to: drumcondransapplications@gmail.com.
The successful candidate is expected to carry out the duties as per Circular 0030/2014 and relevant updated notices and/or circulars.
To meet the needs of the school the following competencies are desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD and/or complex needs.
- Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
- Experience of working with children with mobility and/or toileting needs.
- Evidence of CPD in the area of Special Needs in relation to education.
- Child protection training and certification.
- Candidates must be able to work well within a team, display a strong work ethic, be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of all the students at all times and to respect and uphold the school ethos.
Applicants must have the relevant qualifications as per Department of Education requirements.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, current vetting requirements, satisfactory pre-employment medical screening via the OHS (Medmark) and Patron approval.
The expected date of commencement of the post is Tuesday 26th August 2025. This is a provisional date, starting date is dependent on completion of the interview and appointment process. Please note: The successful candidate must have up to date Garda Vetting.
NB. This is a one year full-time Fixed-Term post, covering a Job Share.
Drumcondra N.S. has a proud history of providing the very best education for the children of Drumcondra and beyond. The school is under Church Of Ireland Management and has strong links with the Parish.
Drumcondra N.S. is a community where all students and staff are equally valued and respected,irrespective of gender, social background, family circumstances, educational achievement, physical characteristics or intellectual functioning. The school seeks to provide a climate in which students, staff and parents experience a sense of caring and belonging, and of being treated fairly.
Applications will be accepted by email only, before 2pm on Saturday 21st June 2025.
Please email applications to: drumcondransapplications@gmail.com.
The successful candidate is expected to carry out the duties as per Circular 0030/2014 and relevant updated notices and/or circulars.
To meet the needs of the school the following competencies are desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD and/or complex needs.
- Experience of working with children with challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
- Experience of working with children with mobility and/or toileting needs.
- Evidence of CPD in the area of Special Needs in relation to education.
- Child protection training and certification.
- Candidates must be able to work well within a team, display a strong work ethic, be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of all the students at all times and to respect and uphold the school ethos.
Applicants must have the relevant qualifications as per Department of Education requirements.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, current vetting requirements, satisfactory pre-employment medical screening via the OHS (Medmark) and Patron approval.
The expected date of commencement of the post is Tuesday 26th August 2025. This is a provisional date, starting date is dependent on completion of the interview and appointment process. Please note: The successful candidate must have up to date Garda Vetting.
NB. This is a one year full-time Fixed-Term post, covering a Job Share.
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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:
15895H
Apply To:
F.A.O. The Principal / The Chairperson (Garth Bunting),
Drumcondra N.S,
Church Avenue,
Drumcondra,
D09VY58.
Drumcondra N.S,
Church Avenue,
Drumcondra,
D09VY58.
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 9
Enquiries To:
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