ADVERT ID 254641
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 8 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jun 22 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Educate Together
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
29
Current Enrolment:
400
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:
Powerstown Educate Together National School is a vibrant, inclusive and rapidly growing school community in Dublin 15. We are seeking passionate, reflective and child-centred Additional Needs Assistants to join our team for the 2026/2027 school year.
With 10 special classe, a large and experienced SET team, and a strong commitment to inclusive education, Powerstown ETNS offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative and innovative learning community that places belonging, participation and pupil voice at the centre of practice.
We welcome applications from both experienced ANAs and Newly Qualified ANAs for a range of roles including:
* Autism Class ANA
* Mainstream ANA
* Developmental Language Disorder ANA
Experience or knowledge of the following would be an advantage:
* Neurodiversity-affirming practice
* Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
* Total Communication approaches
* Autism and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
* Positive behaviour support and regulation-first approaches
* AAC, visual supports and inclusive communication
* Collaborative and transdisciplinary working
Powerstown ETNS is committed to supporting professional learning and staff wellbeing. Newly appointed ANAs will receive mentoring, induction support and ongoing opportunities for professional development.
If you believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, understood and included, we would love to hear from you.
With 10 special classe, a large and experienced SET team, and a strong commitment to inclusive education, Powerstown ETNS offers a unique opportunity to work within a collaborative and innovative learning community that places belonging, participation and pupil voice at the centre of practice.
We welcome applications from both experienced ANAs and Newly Qualified ANAs for a range of roles including:
* Autism Class ANA
* Mainstream ANA
* Developmental Language Disorder ANA
Experience or knowledge of the following would be an advantage:
* Neurodiversity-affirming practice
* Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
* Total Communication approaches
* Autism and Developmental Language Disorder (DLD)
* Positive behaviour support and regulation-first approaches
* AAC, visual supports and inclusive communication
* Collaborative and transdisciplinary working
Powerstown ETNS is committed to supporting professional learning and staff wellbeing. Newly appointed ANAs will receive mentoring, induction support and ongoing opportunities for professional development.
If you believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, understood and included, we would love to hear from you.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20384J
Apply To:
ana2026@powerstownet.com
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 15
Enquiries To:
Website:
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