ADVERT ID 246160

Special Needs Assistant

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Sallynoggin Killiney (SKY) Educate Together National School

Pearse Street
Sallynoggin
A96 PXH3
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Sat Nov 1 2025
Application Closing Date:
Sat Nov 15 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 24 2025
Status of Post:
Substitute - maternity
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Educate Together
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
4
Current Enrolment:
46
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS

Additional Information:
The Board of Management welcomes applications from experienced SNAs (Additional Needs Assistants – ANAs) who are enthusiastic about working with children with additional needs in our Special and Mainstream classes.

Sallynoggin Killiney (SKY) Educate Together National School is a new school which opened in September 2022 with one Special Class for Autism and one Junior Infant Mainstream class. We now have children up to 2nd Class. We value respect, diversity and inclusion and promote a collaborative approach to education which honours positive and respectful relationships with all stakeholders. Our school values all team members equally.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed ANA for a maternity leave contract who will play a key role in the growth of our school. We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience and excellent knowledge of working with autistic children and who are willing to collaborate positively with all stakeholders for the benefit of the children in their care. Experience in the use of PECS, positive behaviour strategies is beneficial.

Successful candidates will be appointed by the principal to work with any child in the school within our Special and Mainstream classes in line with school needs and priorities. They should be willing to engage in professional learning to enhance their role. They will also be subject to current vetting requirements.

Please complete the full standard application form and include a letter of application. These should be sent via email only. Applications via post will not be accepted and will be shredded. All applications should be emailed to the Chairperson at the following address: recruitment@sallynogginkillineyetns.ie

Please note, due to the volume of interest we will not be in a position to reply to each applicant. Applicants who are shortlisted will be given a minimum of 7 days’ notice to attend for interview and should reply by email to accept or decline the interview. The email will outline the criteria for interview.

*We would ask you to ensure mobile phone numbers for referees are up to date and they are contactable.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
20543D
Apply To:
Pearse Street
Sallynoggin
A96 PXH3
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin

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