Gníomhach

Bunscoil

Luan Beal 11 2026

Luan Beal 25 2026

Máirt MFómh 1 2026

Buan

1

Príomhshruth

Scoil Shinsearach

Buachaillí

Caitliceach

DEIS 1

17

175

Tá

Féadfar painéal inmheánach d’iarratasóirí oiriúnacha a bhunú chun folúntais a líonadh a d’fhéadfadh teacht chun cinn laistigh de thréimhse ama ar leith ón dáta a fhaomhfaidh an Bord an t-iarrthóir rathúil (ceithre mhí i gcás poist mhúinteora agus fad na scoilbhliana do phoist CRS).

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.