ADVERT ID 248646
Special Needs Assistant
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St Annes School
St Anne's School
St Senan's Road
Corrovorrin
Ennis
V95 YY26
St Senan's Road
Corrovorrin
Ennis
V95 YY26
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Mar 4 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:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
21
Current Enrolment:
141
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St. Anne’s School is a special school that caters for pupils aged 4–18 years with a Mild General Learning Disability (MGLD).
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants will be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
St. Anne’s School invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of full time Special Needs Assistant.
Experience in working with children with a diagnosis of Mild General Learning Disability, Autism, Behaviours of Concern and Epilepsy is essential for this role.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her/their own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
Knowledge and/or experience in the following areas is desirable: Lámh, AAC devices and PECS.
Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by post only. Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope. Three copies of the standard application form are required. Applications to be posted to the Chairperson, Board of Management, St. Anne's School, Corrovorrin, Ennis, Co. Clare.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants will be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
St. Anne’s School invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of full time Special Needs Assistant.
Experience in working with children with a diagnosis of Mild General Learning Disability, Autism, Behaviours of Concern and Epilepsy is essential for this role.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her/their own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
Knowledge and/or experience in the following areas is desirable: Lámh, AAC devices and PECS.
Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by post only. Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope. Three copies of the standard application form are required. Applications to be posted to the Chairperson, Board of Management, St. Anne's School, Corrovorrin, Ennis, Co. Clare.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19414I
Apply To:
St Annes School
St Senan's Road
Corrovorrin
Ennis
V95 YY26
St Senan's Road
Corrovorrin
Ennis
V95 YY26
County:
Clare
Enquiries To:
Website:
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