ADVERT ID 254684
Special Needs Assistant
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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 Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
15
Current Enrolment:
252
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:
1 x infant day fixed-term position (0.83 post)
Relevant qualifications as per DE requirements.
Appointments subject to current Garda vetting and occupational health screening.
Experience of and/or training in working to support children with care needs including Autism, ADHD, sensory needs, emotional and behavioural needs and intimate care needs is desirable.
The successful candidate must be flexible, kind, have a strong work ethic, be able to contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative, be willing to engage in CPD as required and must be available to complete Croke Park Hours throughout the school year.
The successful candidate will be expected to respect student and teacher confidentiality at all times, as well as uphold the Catholic Ethos of the school.
Applications will only be accepted by email to applications@ballintemplens.com
and must be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026.
Only those candidates called for interview will be contacted.
Relevant qualifications as per DE requirements.
Appointments subject to current Garda vetting and occupational health screening.
Experience of and/or training in working to support children with care needs including Autism, ADHD, sensory needs, emotional and behavioural needs and intimate care needs is desirable.
The successful candidate must be flexible, kind, have a strong work ethic, be able to contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative, be willing to engage in CPD as required and must be available to complete Croke Park Hours throughout the school year.
The successful candidate will be expected to respect student and teacher confidentiality at all times, as well as uphold the Catholic Ethos of the school.
Applications will only be accepted by email to applications@ballintemplens.com
and must be received no later than 5pm on Tuesday, 23rd June 2026.
Only those candidates called for interview will be contacted.
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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
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
15781P
Apply To:
applications@ballintemplens.com
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
Website:
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