ADVERT ID 253807

Special Needs Assistant

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Drogheda Abacas Special School

Priest Lane
Congress Avenue
Drogheda
A92 TK52
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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:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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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:
Drogheda ABACAS Special School is dedicated to supporting autistic children with complex needs, aged 4 to 18 years. The successful applicant will work under the guidance of the classroom teacher, principal, and clinical director. The school is under the patronage of Autism Ireland

Candidates must have significant experience working with autistic pupils with complex needs in a special school setting. A strong understanding the Relate framework is essential. Experience of using Lámh and AAC are essential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective application and implementation of these approaches in practice to support positive outcomes for autistic learners.
Applicants must also hold the qualifications required by the Department of Education and Skills for this position and demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD). It is important for candidates to possess the necessary skills to be an effective part of the class/school team.



• Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted
• Fixed-Term Vacancies will also be filled from this selection process.
• Applications must be received by 15.00 on 12-06-2026
• Interviews are scheduled to take place in June 17th – 24th

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Apply To:
Snajobs2026@droghedaabacas.com
County:
Louth

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