ADVERT ID 244224
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Sep 4 2025
Application Closing Date:
Thu Sep 18 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 3 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
30
Current Enrolment:
483
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 junior day (0.83) position.
Minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 44/2014 required.
In addition, the following requirements are desirable:
- Other relevant qualifications in the area of special educational needs (SNA Level 6 desirable)
- Applicants should have experience of supporting pupils with complex care needs, sensory needs, challenging behaviours, communication difficulties and intimate care needs.
- Training in First Aid
- TUSLA Children First E-Learning Certificate
The position is subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and Occupational Health Screening.
Candidates must have a strong work ethic, respect the ethos of the school, work well as part of a team, be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
Closing date: 18/09/2025
Applications by email only to snasmash@gmail.com
Minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 44/2014 required.
In addition, the following requirements are desirable:
- Other relevant qualifications in the area of special educational needs (SNA Level 6 desirable)
- Applicants should have experience of supporting pupils with complex care needs, sensory needs, challenging behaviours, communication difficulties and intimate care needs.
- Training in First Aid
- TUSLA Children First E-Learning Certificate
The position is subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and Occupational Health Screening.
Candidates must have a strong work ethic, respect the ethos of the school, work well as part of a team, be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
Closing date: 18/09/2025
Applications by email only to snasmash@gmail.com
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- 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:
19768U
Apply To:
snasmash@gmail.com
Mr Pat O'Connor Chairperson
St Mary's NS
Tudor Grove
Ashbourne
Co Meath
A84X762
Mr Pat O'Connor Chairperson
St Mary's NS
Tudor Grove
Ashbourne
Co Meath
A84X762
County:
Meath
Enquiries To:
018351299 or stmarysash@gmail.com
Website:
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