ADVERT ID 239089

Special Needs Assistant

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Dripsey NS

Station Road
Dripsey
P12HE64
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 18 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Jul 3 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 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:
9
Current Enrolment:
97
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 for a job share position on a week on/week off basis for the 2025/2026 school year.
The successful applicant will be required to have experience in both Autism classes and mainstream settings.
Significant experience working with pupils with ASD and communication difficulties is required.
Candidates must demonstrate practical experience with promotion of positive behaviour strategies as well as ability to work well within a team and display a strong work ethic.
Evidence of CPD in the area of Special Education is advantageous as well as displaying a commitment to ongoing CPD engagement.
Experience of working in a special school/special class setting and other relevant qualifications/courses as well as distinct knowledge in TEACCH, Lámh, PECS and Boardmaker is beneficial.
Experience working with pupils with diabetes or having training in diabetes is beneficial.
Candidates will have experience working with pupils with ADHD/Autism in the mainstream setting.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to bring copies of their qualifications to the interview.
PLEASE MARK THE ENVELOPE WITH 'SNA JOB SHARE APPLICATION'
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Post
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
17245B
Apply To:
Dripsey NS
Station Road
Dripsey
P12HE64
County:
Cork

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