ADVERT ID 253447

Special Needs Assistant

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St Laserians School

Dublin Road
Carlow
R93N704
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue May 26 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 9 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
24
Current Enrolment:
142
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:

St. Laserian’s School is recruiting SNAs who have experience, a willingness to engage in professional development, high interest in supporting our students in the age group 4-18 years in all areas of the school, and who are responsive to the changing needs of the school.
St. Laserian's School educates learners who present with a Mild, Moderate, or Severe to Profound I.D. Many learners are autistic and present with complex needs.
Applicants should have knowledge and experience of managing behaviours that challenge.
Applicants will be expected to collaborate with all members of staff for the development of the whole school and to maximise each student’s potential. Experience of working with children/young adults in a Special School setting is essential.
Tusla Children’s First Certificate must be completed and submitted with the application.
Appointment is subject to current Garda vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
Please submit the Standard Application Form for SNA Posts by post only to the address below marked ‘SNA Application’.
Any canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The positions are subject to NCSE allocation; on receiving NCSE staffing allocation, possible further positions will be filled through this process for the academic year 2026/2027.
Only applicants that meet the criteria for interview will be contacted.
Applications are to be addressed to the Chairperson.
Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the position in St. Laserian’s School.
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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:
19315G
Apply To:
David O'Flaherty
Chairperson, Board of Management
St. Laserian's School
Dublin Road
Carlow
R93N704
County:
Carlow
Enquiries To:

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