ADVERT ID 253461
Special Needs Assistant
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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:
Mon Aug 31 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
11
Current Enrolment:
198
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:
These posts are pending numbers and confirmation of SNA allocation from the NCSE. The roles will entail working with a number of children in either mainstream or autism class settings. Experience desirable in medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, epilepsy and diabetes; and in ASD, ADHD, DCD, EBD, Speech and Language Difficulties, and managing behaviours of concern. Candidates must be able to work well as part of an enthusiastic and energetic team of teaching and non-teaching colleagues, be good communicators, be flexible, display a strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to engage in further training. One of the posts advertised here is a standard permanent part-time post (0.83 post, 26.56 hours weekly), and the other is a standard permanent part-time post, (0.75 post, 24 hours weekly) with additional Croke Park hours. These permanent posts will commence on August 31st, 2026.
Please include all required documentation and a copy of a current Statutory Declaration. Please include Panel Form if applicable. Appointment will be subject to Garda vetting and occupational health screening. Initial duties may be subject to change.
Please include all required documentation and a copy of a current Statutory Declaration. Please include Panel Form if applicable. Appointment will be subject to Garda vetting and occupational health screening. Initial duties may be subject to change.
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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:
18268S
Apply To:
SNAappointments@killeeneenns.com
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
info@killeeneenns.com
Website:
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