ADVERT ID 247638
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jan 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jan 21 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Mar 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
5
Current Enrolment:
44
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:
Applications are invited for the position of SNA to join the AS Class at the school. We invite individuals who are energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
Experience working with children with Autism, emotional and behavioural needs is essential. Candidates must be flexible and responsive to the care needs of the children and the school.
A willingness to upskill in line with the changing needs of the school is also desirable. Please detail any CPD that has been completed.
If you have a PF1 form please reference it in your letter of application.
Appointment is subject to:
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
• Occupational Health Screening
• Satisfactory references
Applications will be accepted by email only.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” in the subject bar.
Please provide an email address as candidates being called for interview will be notified via email.
Please note that only applicants who are called to interview will receive correspondence by email.
Experience working with children with Autism, emotional and behavioural needs is essential. Candidates must be flexible and responsive to the care needs of the children and the school.
A willingness to upskill in line with the changing needs of the school is also desirable. Please detail any CPD that has been completed.
If you have a PF1 form please reference it in your letter of application.
Appointment is subject to:
• Current Garda Vetting requirements
• Occupational Health Screening
• Satisfactory references
Applications will be accepted by email only.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” in the subject bar.
Please provide an email address as candidates being called for interview will be notified via email.
Please note that only applicants who are called to interview will receive correspondence by email.
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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.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
15045G
Apply To:
stpatricksbnsstrokestown@gmail.com
County:
Roscommon
Enquiries To:
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