ADVERT ID 249112
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Mar 19 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Apr 2 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Apr 20 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Community School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
510
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Clifden Community School invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Special Needs Assistant, to work in our mainstream classes, in the Autism and Special Classes, and with students from Ukraine.
Duties will be in accordance with the most recent Department of Education circular governing the role of the Special Needs Assistant.
Applicants should demonstrate:
A professional, flexible and caring approach and the ability to support students with a range of additional educational needs, including emotional, behavioural, physical, medical and personal care needs.
This position arises from 16 hours general allocation and 16 hours Ukraine support allocation. The position is subject to the sanction of the NCSE, the Department of Education and Youth and the Board of Management. The appointment will be made in accordance with Department guidelines, relevant circulars, medical fitness requirements and National Vetting Bureau disclosure
Applications must be received no later than 12 noon on Thursday April 2nd. The start date of April 20th is approximate.
Duties will be in accordance with the most recent Department of Education circular governing the role of the Special Needs Assistant.
Applicants should demonstrate:
A professional, flexible and caring approach and the ability to support students with a range of additional educational needs, including emotional, behavioural, physical, medical and personal care needs.
This position arises from 16 hours general allocation and 16 hours Ukraine support allocation. The position is subject to the sanction of the NCSE, the Department of Education and Youth and the Board of Management. The appointment will be made in accordance with Department guidelines, relevant circulars, medical fitness requirements and National Vetting Bureau disclosure
Applications must be received no later than 12 noon on Thursday April 2nd. The start date of April 20th is approximate.
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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
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
91412M
Apply To:
The Secretary Board of Management
Clifden Community School
Clifden
Galway H71W673
Clifden Community School
Clifden
Galway H71W673
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
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