ADVERT ID 253843
Special Needs Assistant
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Coláiste Chiaráin
appointments@ccathlone.ie
Coláiste Chiaráin
Summerhill
Athlone
N37 AH97
Coláiste Chiaráin
Summerhill
Athlone
N37 AH97
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 2 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 16 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Aug 28 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
16
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Secondary School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
1040
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Coláiste Chiaráin invites applications for the position of Special Needs Assistant (SNA).
This is a fixed-term job-sharing cover position commencing on or about 1 September 2026.
The successful candidate will support students with additional educational needs in accessing and participating fully in school life and will work collaboratively with teachers, the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team, school leadership and parents. Experience of supporting students with autism and/or working in an ASD class setting would be desirable.
Applicants must meet the Department of Education requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant.
Shortlisting may apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please forward a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant qualifications.
This appointment is subject to the sanction and approval of the Department of Education, satisfactory Garda Vetting and the position not being required for redeployment purposes.
This is a fixed-term job-sharing cover position commencing on or about 1 September 2026.
The successful candidate will support students with additional educational needs in accessing and participating fully in school life and will work collaboratively with teachers, the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team, school leadership and parents. Experience of supporting students with autism and/or working in an ASD class setting would be desirable.
Applicants must meet the Department of Education requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant.
Shortlisting may apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please forward a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant qualifications.
This appointment is subject to the sanction and approval of the Department of Education, satisfactory Garda Vetting and the position not being required for redeployment purposes.
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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
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
68325L
Apply To:
appointments@ccathlone.ie
Coláiste Chiaráin
Summerhill
Athlone
N37 AH97
Coláiste Chiaráin
Summerhill
Athlone
N37 AH97
County:
Roscommon
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