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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.

Scoil Bhríge & Bhreandáin Naofa is a rural Primary school under the Catholic Patronage of the Diocese of Tuam.
We are seeking two highly adaptable, patient, and proactive Special Needs Assistant's to join our dedicated team.

We have one full time position and one job-share position to fill.

Job share
The jobshare is structured as follows: 2 day's in one week (Thursday, Friday) and three day's in the subsequent week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

The successful candidates will work across multiple mainstream classrooms, providing critical non-teaching care support to pupils presenting with complex additional needs. Candidates are required to be flexible and responsive with experience of dealing with children who present with a myriad of diagnoses' in a busy Primary School across classes from infants to 6th class. An understanding of the importance of discretion and confidentiality regarding all pupils especially those with special needs is imperative. A commitment to further training and development is also of high importance.

Responsibilities will require competence in the areas of:

Adaptive strategies towards the promotion of independence
Behaviour and safety interventions
Supervision and transition
Regulation and sensory support
General care & hygiene
Excellent time and schedule management
Strong communicative and collaborative approach
Strong interpersonal skills with a positive, solution focused disposition

Requirements
• Minimum Qualification: QQI Level 6 SNA qualification is essential.

Application Process
• How to Apply: Post
• Applications must be clearly marked "SNA position 26/27".
Please indicate in your cover letter, if you are applying for one or both posts (full time/job share)
• Required Documents: Cover Letter and Standard Application Form.
Post fulfillment is subject to reference checks, fitness to work medical screening,Garda vetting and Statutory Declaration

Please Note:
• We may only be able to contact shortlisted candidates due to application volume.
• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview via email.
• A panel may be formed from these interviews to fill any future positions that may arise during the school year if suitable candidates present.