ADVERT ID 248555

Special Needs Assistant

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St Oliver Plunkett NS

Creggs Road
Ballina
F26 YX95
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Mar 2 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Mar 18 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Apr 13 2026
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:
20
Current Enrolment:
360
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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:
Quignamanger NS has a current enrolment of 364 pupils with 15 mainstream classes. The school currently employs 5 SNAs. ASD room scheduled to open in September 2026. This recruitment is to cover one permanent position at present.

Applicants should have experience in working with children with a learning, physical and sensory difficulties, and have worked as part of a school based team. SNAs must be willing to work in all classes. Experience in essential school based competencies include - toileting/incontinence issues, disruptive/challenging behaviour, assisting with physiotherapy/occupational/speech and language therapy exercises/recommendations.
Experience using tablet devices, interactive whiteboards, Lamh sign language to support pupils desirable
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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:
15257V
Apply To:
Creggs Road
Ballina
F26 YX95
County:
Mayo

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