ADVERT ID 254678
Special Needs Assistant
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Scoil na Naomh Uilig
Scoil na Naomh Uilig
Rickardstown
Newbridge
W12 FK10
Rickardstown
Newbridge
W12 FK10
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Jun 9 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jun 23 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Jul 30 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
42
Current Enrolment:
595
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:
Scoil na Naomh Uilig is a fully inclusive Catholic Primary School which caters for children of all abilities including children with severe/profound and moderate GLD and autism.
There are two fixed term positions available for the 26/27 academic school year. Both positions will be in a severe & profound class.
Applicants need the following competencies:
- Experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of mild/moderate and severe/profound GLD and autism.
- Knowledge and understanding of dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Familiarity with approaches and guidance specific to pupils with additional needs e.g. Relate, Autism Good Practice Guidelines, Lámh, PECS, TEACCH etc.
- Knowledge and training in proactive positive behaviour techniques and conflict resolution.
- Appropriate qualifications.
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be positive, be flexible, display strong work ethic and display commitment to the ethos of the school.
Appointments are subject to successful completion of Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening and Child Safeguarding Training.
Please indicate a valid, certified PF1 form if applicable.
Applications via email only to snaapplications@snu.ie. Applications should be on the standard application form only, sent in PDF format and not zipped.
There are two fixed term positions available for the 26/27 academic school year. Both positions will be in a severe & profound class.
Applicants need the following competencies:
- Experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
- Knowledge and understanding of mild/moderate and severe/profound GLD and autism.
- Knowledge and understanding of dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Familiarity with approaches and guidance specific to pupils with additional needs e.g. Relate, Autism Good Practice Guidelines, Lámh, PECS, TEACCH etc.
- Knowledge and training in proactive positive behaviour techniques and conflict resolution.
- Appropriate qualifications.
Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be positive, be flexible, display strong work ethic and display commitment to the ethos of the school.
Appointments are subject to successful completion of Garda Vetting, Occupational Health Screening and Child Safeguarding Training.
Please indicate a valid, certified PF1 form if applicable.
Applications via email only to snaapplications@snu.ie. Applications should be on the standard application form only, sent in PDF format and not zipped.
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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
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20271T
Apply To:
Applications via email only to snaapplications@snu.ie for the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Management.
County:
Kildare
Enquiries To:
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