ADVERT ID 239536
Special Needs Assistant
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St Ita's & St Joseph's Primary and Post Primary Special School
Balloonagh
Tralee
V92F685
Tralee
V92F685
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 24 2025
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 8 2025
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 27 2025
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
6
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
22
Current Enrolment:
126
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:
Special Needs Assistant for St. Ita's and St. Joseph's Special School, Balloonagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry, under the Patronage of the Catholic Bishop of Kerry. The posts are as follows:
3 fixed term posts
1 infant day post
1 job share post
1 career break post
17 Teacher School (+ 5 subject specialist teachers) with 30 SNAs.
Relevant qualifications and experience
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, is advantageous. Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or course (e.g. First Aid, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies etc) would be advantageous.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience of working with children with sensory impairments, medical or care needs / children on the ASD spectrum would be highly desirable.
Candidates must be willing to uphold the ethos of the school.
The candidate must display a strong work ethic, flexibility and the initiative to work independently and as part of a team. They must also show willingness to be involved in school activities.
The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and the confidentiality of the pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required.
Initial duties may be subject to change.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications and occupational health screening (Medmark).
This position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application
3 fixed term posts
1 infant day post
1 job share post
1 career break post
17 Teacher School (+ 5 subject specialist teachers) with 30 SNAs.
Relevant qualifications and experience
An additional qualification in additional/special needs care and/or education, is advantageous. Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or course (e.g. First Aid, Positive Behaviour Support Strategies etc) would be advantageous.
Evidence of continuous professional development.
Experience of working with children with sensory impairments, medical or care needs / children on the ASD spectrum would be highly desirable.
Candidates must be willing to uphold the ethos of the school.
The candidate must display a strong work ethic, flexibility and the initiative to work independently and as part of a team. They must also show willingness to be involved in school activities.
The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and the confidentiality of the pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required.
Initial duties may be subject to change.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications and occupational health screening (Medmark).
This position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19376D
Apply To:
Chairperson of St. Ita's and St. Joseph's School
Balloonagh
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92F685
Balloonagh
Tralee
Co. Kerry
V92F685
County:
Kerry
Enquiries To:
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