ADVERT ID 239551
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Sun Jun 22 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jul 7 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
111
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 vacancy is for 2 SNA's on a Fixed Term Full Time SNA post to cover two internal Job Share arrangements for the 2025-2026 school year. These positions will back fill SNA positions made available due to internal job share arrangements.
Please mark email subject as SNA Application.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email.
This SNA role is for our special Le Chéile ASD class.
The following competences and experience are desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD, challenging behaviour and/or other complex needs.
-Experience with non verbal communication systems like PECS.
-Experience of working with children with toileting care needs.
-Child protection training and certification required.
- Candidates must be able to work within a team, and display a strong work ethic and be flexible.
-Applicants must have the relevant qualifications as per
Departments of Education requirements.
The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of the students and school matters at all times and to respect and uphold the school ethos.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, current Garda vetting requirements and Patron approval.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews scheduled for July 18th 2025.
Staff training day scheduled for August 27th. School reopens on August 28th.
How to apply:
1) Submit completed SNA application form and include cover letter and email to appointments@christthekingbns.ie. Please include SNA application in the subject line of your email
Please mark email subject as SNA Application.
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email.
This SNA role is for our special Le Chéile ASD class.
The following competences and experience are desirable:
- Knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD, challenging behaviour and/or other complex needs.
-Experience with non verbal communication systems like PECS.
-Experience of working with children with toileting care needs.
-Child protection training and certification required.
- Candidates must be able to work within a team, and display a strong work ethic and be flexible.
-Applicants must have the relevant qualifications as per
Departments of Education requirements.
The successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of the students and school matters at all times and to respect and uphold the school ethos.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, current Garda vetting requirements and Patron approval.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews scheduled for July 18th 2025.
Staff training day scheduled for August 27th. School reopens on August 28th.
How to apply:
1) Submit completed SNA application form and include cover letter and email to appointments@christthekingbns.ie. Please include SNA application in the subject line of your email
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
16988T
Apply To:
appointments@christthekingbns.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 7
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