ADVERT ID 251999

Special Needs Assistant

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Scoil Dar Earca

Scoil Naomh Dar Earca
Ballyhearney
Valentia Island
V23 R928
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri May 8 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 22 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 8 2026
Status of Post:
Substitute - maternity
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
3
Current Enrolment:
45
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:
Scoil Naomh Dar Earca invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of Infant hours Special Needs Assistant. This is 0.83 of an SNA post.

 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 own initiative.
 Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
 Experience of and/or, training in working with children with A.S.D, O.T, EBD, diabetes, epilepsy and medical care needs is (essential/desirable.)

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.
Applications will be accepted by post only.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
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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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
19483E
Apply To:
The Chairperson
Scoil Naomh Dar Earca
Ballyhearney
Valentia Island
V23 R928
County:
Kerry

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