ADVERT ID 252234
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon May 11 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon May 25 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Boys
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
17
Current Enrolment:
175
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:
OLV BNS is looking for a candidate to fill a full time Special Needs Assistant (SNA) post in mainstream or ASD classes (TBD). Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per the DES guidelines and relevant qualifications and experience.
The following competencies are considered advantageous
Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or course
- First Aid,
- Positive Behaviour Support Strategies etc
- Experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of ASD and ADHD
- Knowledge and understanding of dealing with challenging behaviours
- Familiarity with approaches and guidance specific to pupils with additional needs e.g. Relate, Autism Good Practice Guidelines, Lámh, TEACCH etc.
- Appropriate qualifications and evidence of a commitment to CPD
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be positive, be flexible, display strong work ethic and display commitment to the ethos of the school.
Candidates must be willing to uphold the ethos of the school.
The candidate must display a strong work ethic, flexibility and the initiative to work independently
and as part of a team. The must also show willingness to be involved in school activities.
The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and the confidentiality of the
pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required.
Initial duties may be subject to change.
The proposed date for in person interviews is Wednesday May 27th 2026 after school hours.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications and
occupational health screening (Medmark).
This position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Applications will only be accepted by email. Please put SNA Application in the subject line of the
email. Canvassing will disqualify.
The following competencies are considered advantageous
Additional childcare and/or other relevant qualifications or course
- First Aid,
- Positive Behaviour Support Strategies etc
- Experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of ASD and ADHD
- Knowledge and understanding of dealing with challenging behaviours
- Familiarity with approaches and guidance specific to pupils with additional needs e.g. Relate, Autism Good Practice Guidelines, Lámh, TEACCH etc.
- Appropriate qualifications and evidence of a commitment to CPD
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be positive, be flexible, display strong work ethic and display commitment to the ethos of the school.
Candidates must be willing to uphold the ethos of the school.
The candidate must display a strong work ethic, flexibility and the initiative to work independently
and as part of a team. The must also show willingness to be involved in school activities.
The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and the confidentiality of the
pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required.
Initial duties may be subject to change.
The proposed date for in person interviews is Wednesday May 27th 2026 after school hours.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications and
occupational health screening (Medmark).
This position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Applications will only be accepted by email. Please put SNA Application in the subject line of the
email. Canvassing will disqualify.
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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
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18910P
Apply To:
The Chairperson
applications@olvboys.scoilnet.ie
applications@olvboys.scoilnet.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 9
Enquiries To:
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