ADVERT ID 254192
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jun 4 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Jun 18 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 31 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
4
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Community School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
930
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Applications are invited for the following positions of Special Needs Assistant. St. Mark’s Community School will be opening an ASD class in 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 to promote inclusion and student wellbeing. Experience of supporting students with autism and/or working with Students with AEN would be desirable.
Applicants must meet the Department of Education requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant. 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.
The Application form is available for download below. Applicants should apply by forwarding completed application forms to snapost@stmarkscs.ie (including copies of relevant qualifications also by email) no later than 3pm on Thursday 18th June 2026.
Shortlisting may apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
St. Mark’s Community School is an equal opportunities employer.
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 to promote inclusion and student wellbeing. Experience of supporting students with autism and/or working with Students with AEN would be desirable.
Applicants must meet the Department of Education requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant. 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.
The Application form is available for download below. Applicants should apply by forwarding completed application forms to snapost@stmarkscs.ie (including copies of relevant qualifications also by email) no later than 3pm on Thursday 18th June 2026.
Shortlisting may apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
St. Mark’s Community School is an equal opportunities employer.
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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.
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- External Application Form
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
91332O
Apply To:
Applicants should apply by forwarding completed application forms to Snapost@stmarkscs.ie (copies of relevant qualifications also by email) no later than 3pm on Thursday 18th June 2026.
Email: snapost@stmarkscs.ie
St. Mark's Community School
Cookstown Rd
Tallaght
Dublin 24
Dublin
D24VW22
Email: snapost@stmarkscs.ie
St. Mark's Community School
Cookstown Rd
Tallaght
Dublin 24
Dublin
D24VW22
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 24
Enquiries To:
Website:
Further Information:
Application Form:
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