ADVERT ID 250154
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Apr 14 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Apr 21 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon May 11 2026
Status of Post:
Substitute - less than 24 weeks
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:
23
Current Enrolment:
160
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:
St Augustine's is a special school catering for 160 amazing pupils, aged 8-18 years old, with mild/moderate general learning disabilities. Some students have an additional diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, ADD and hearing or visual impairment. Experience of working in this type of school is desirable. Training and upskilling opportunities are provided to all staff. Our school offers a variety of curricular programme such as QQI (formerly known as FETAC), Junior Cycle level 2 & 3 and JCSP. We have a Vocational skills programme which offers unique work experience opportunities in horticulture, culinary skills, office and retail and screen printing for our senior pupils. With the support of our pupils, families and wonderful staff we have recently developed a new sensory room, kitchen, sensory garden and school yard. We are a very active school and have our own sports hall. More details on the programmes we run and facilities we have check out our school website or social media. We also have a swimming pool on our campus. We have a very dedicated staff team consisting of 22 teachers and 32 SNA.
This advertisement is for casual substitute work. The succesful candidate would be added to our existing panel of substitutes.
This advertisement is for casual substitute work. The succesful candidate would be added to our existing panel of substitutes.
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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
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Telephone
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Roll Number:
18499O
Apply To:
School Principal
St Augustine's special school
Obelisk Park
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
A94 X8K7
01 2881771
St Augustine's special school
Obelisk Park
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
A94 X8K7
01 2881771
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
Website:
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