ADVERT ID 253798
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri May 29 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jun 12 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
70
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 Éanna is a special school for pupils between 4 and 13 years old with Mild Intellectual Disabilities.
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per Department of Education and Skills Guidelines.
It would be desirable for candidates to have FETAC Level 5 in SEN or similar. Other desirable qualifications include: CPI, First Aid, Lámh, diabetes awareness, emergency epilepsy medication training and manual handling training. Please include in your application the dates that courses were completed.
It would also be desirable for candidates to have worked in a special school setting and have experience of working with pupils with EBD, ADHD and severe speech and language difficulties, have worked with pupils who require intimate care (toilet training and changing nappies) and administration of medication, It would also be an advantage for candidates to have good IT skills, a strong work ethic, be open to further training and be able to demonstrate their skills in working as part of a team.
NO POSTAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL ONLY. Please send Application form and covering letter to applications.scoileanna@gmail.com
There are also two fixed term positions available for the academic year 2026/2027.
Interviews will cover Permanent andFixed Term Positions.
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per Department of Education and Skills Guidelines.
It would be desirable for candidates to have FETAC Level 5 in SEN or similar. Other desirable qualifications include: CPI, First Aid, Lámh, diabetes awareness, emergency epilepsy medication training and manual handling training. Please include in your application the dates that courses were completed.
It would also be desirable for candidates to have worked in a special school setting and have experience of working with pupils with EBD, ADHD and severe speech and language difficulties, have worked with pupils who require intimate care (toilet training and changing nappies) and administration of medication, It would also be an advantage for candidates to have good IT skills, a strong work ethic, be open to further training and be able to demonstrate their skills in working as part of a team.
NO POSTAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL ONLY. Please send Application form and covering letter to applications.scoileanna@gmail.com
There are also two fixed term positions available for the academic year 2026/2027.
Interviews will cover Permanent andFixed Term Positions.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18586J
Apply To:
applications.scoileanna@gmail.com
Please email letter of application and stadard application form to above email address.
Please address to Dr. Mark C. Nolan
Chairperson of the Board of Management
Please email letter of application and stadard application form to above email address.
Please address to Dr. Mark C. Nolan
Chairperson of the Board of Management
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
Further Information:
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