ADVERT ID 252288
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Tue May 12 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 29 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
4
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Voluntary Secondary School
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Applications are invited for the position of Special Needs Assistant (SNA) in Coláiste Muire, Crosshaven.
There are 4 permanent positions arising from the opening of two new ASD Special Classes, and the posts are commencing on August 27th, 2026.
The positions can only be filled in accordance with DES regulations and pending approval of the Department of Education & Skills and the Board of Management of Coláiste Muire, Crosshaven.
The minimum required standard of education for appointment to an SNA post is 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.
Relevant experience of post primary school students with ASD is desirable.
Please submit a letter of application and a CV by 12pm on Friday, May 29th, 2026 to applications@colaistemuirecrosshaven.org with "SNA application (ASD)" as the email subject.
The CV should include qualifications, relevant competencies, experience and two references.
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted. Canvassing will disqualify.
Provisional interview dates the week of June 1st, 2026.
There are 4 permanent positions arising from the opening of two new ASD Special Classes, and the posts are commencing on August 27th, 2026.
The positions can only be filled in accordance with DES regulations and pending approval of the Department of Education & Skills and the Board of Management of Coláiste Muire, Crosshaven.
The minimum required standard of education for appointment to an SNA post is 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.
Relevant experience of post primary school students with ASD is desirable.
Please submit a letter of application and a CV by 12pm on Friday, May 29th, 2026 to applications@colaistemuirecrosshaven.org with "SNA application (ASD)" as the email subject.
The CV should include qualifications, relevant competencies, experience and two references.
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted. Canvassing will disqualify.
Provisional interview dates the week of June 1st, 2026.
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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
- References (written)
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
62200H
Apply To:
applications@colaistemuirecrosshaven.org
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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