ADVERT ID 252541
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri May 15 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 29 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
10
Current Enrolment:
197
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 Togala Mhuire/Kiltullagh NS is a Catholic Primary School under the patronage of the Bishop of Clonfert. This is a fixed term full time SNA post from Tuesday, 1st September until the end of the school year to support children in mainstream classes. Relevant QQI/FETAC qualifications are essential. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, current Garda Vetting requirements, pre-employment Occupational Health (Medmark) screening and Patron Approval. SNAs will be deployed to support classes and pupils needs as determined by school leadership.
To meet the needs of the school the following competencies are desirable:
-knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD and/or complex needs.
-experience of working with children with challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
-evidence of CPD in the area of Special Needs in relation to education.
-the successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of all the pupils at all times and to respect and uphold the school ethos.
To meet the needs of the school the following competencies are desirable:
-knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD and/or complex needs.
-experience of working with children with challenging behaviour and promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
-evidence of CPD in the area of Special Needs in relation to education.
-the successful candidate will be expected to respect the confidentiality of all the pupils at all times and to respect and uphold the school ethos.
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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.)
- 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:
18097R
Apply To:
applications@kiltullaghns.com (email address)
Chairperson, BOM
Please mark SNA application in subject bar of email.
Chairperson, BOM
Please mark SNA application in subject bar of email.
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
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