ADVERT ID 249644
Special Needs Assistant
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Harolds Cross Educate Together Second Level
151-153 Harold's Cross Road
Harold's Cross
Dublin 6W
Harold's Cross
Dublin 6W
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Mar 30 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Apr 13 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 25 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Voluntary Secondary School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
450
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Harold’s Cross Educate Together Secondary School (HCETSS) opened in August 2020 in temporary accommodation on the site of the former Greyhound Racing Stadium, Harold’s Cross.
The construction of our permanent school building, which will accommodate 1000 students, is almost complete and we will move into our brand new school building in May 2026.
We are looking for a Special Needs Assistant who will support the learning of students in our school with additional needs.
Essential:
1. A QQI level 3 major qualification on the national framework of qualifications or a minimum of three grade Ds in the Junior Cert or equivalent.
Duties will be in line with the most recent circular available online at
https://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0030_2014.pdf
Applicants should also demonstrate a professional, flexible, self-motivated and caring approach to the role and display initiative in the area of Special Needs Support. They must be capable of working with and supporting a range of special educational needs - emotional, behavioural, physical, medical and personal care needs.
The successful candidate must also be a team player who displays the HCETSS team attributes of humility, commitment and common sense and who is willing to collaborate closely with colleagues in creating an inclusive learning environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be required. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date and will be held in person.
If you would like to work in a new, equality-based, dynamic and innovative second-level school, then please email your cover letter and cv to recruitment@hcetss.ie.
Please note that postal applications are not accepted.
Late applications will not be accepted.
The construction of our permanent school building, which will accommodate 1000 students, is almost complete and we will move into our brand new school building in May 2026.
We are looking for a Special Needs Assistant who will support the learning of students in our school with additional needs.
Essential:
1. A QQI level 3 major qualification on the national framework of qualifications or a minimum of three grade Ds in the Junior Cert or equivalent.
Duties will be in line with the most recent circular available online at
https://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0030_2014.pdf
Applicants should also demonstrate a professional, flexible, self-motivated and caring approach to the role and display initiative in the area of Special Needs Support. They must be capable of working with and supporting a range of special educational needs - emotional, behavioural, physical, medical and personal care needs.
The successful candidate must also be a team player who displays the HCETSS team attributes of humility, commitment and common sense and who is willing to collaborate closely with colleagues in creating an inclusive learning environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills will be required. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date and will be held in person.
If you would like to work in a new, equality-based, dynamic and innovative second-level school, then please email your cover letter and cv to recruitment@hcetss.ie.
Please note that postal applications are not accepted.
Late applications will not be accepted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
68365A
Apply To:
151-153 Harold's Cross Road
Harold's Cross
Dublin 6W
Harold's Cross
Dublin 6W
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 6W
Enquiries To:
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