ADVERT ID 254729
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:
Mon Aug 24 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
23
Current Enrolment:
160
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:
St Augustine's is a special school catering for 159 amazing pupils, aged 8-18 years old, with mild/moderate general learning disabilities. Some students have an additional diagnosis of ASD, ADHD,ADD and hearing or visual impairment. Experience of working in this type of school is desirable.
Experience of supporting pupils with AAC devices, epilepsy and Lamh training is also desirable.
Training and upskilling opportunities are provided to all staff. Our school offers a variety of curricular programmes such as QQI (formerly known as FETAC), Junior Cycle level 2 & 3 and JCSP. We have a Vocational skills programme which offers unique work experience opportunities in horticulture, culinary skills, office and retail and screen printing for our senior pupils. With the support of our pupils, families and wonderful staff we have recently developed anew sensory room, kitchen, sensory garden and school yard. More details on the programmes
we run and facilities we have check out our school website or social media. We also have a swimming pool on our campus. We have a very dedicated staff team consisting of 22 teachers
and 32 SNA.
Experience of supporting pupils with AAC devices, epilepsy and Lamh training is also desirable.
Training and upskilling opportunities are provided to all staff. Our school offers a variety of curricular programmes such as QQI (formerly known as FETAC), Junior Cycle level 2 & 3 and JCSP. We have a Vocational skills programme which offers unique work experience opportunities in horticulture, culinary skills, office and retail and screen printing for our senior pupils. With the support of our pupils, families and wonderful staff we have recently developed anew sensory room, kitchen, sensory garden and school yard. More details on the programmes
we run and facilities we have check out our school website or social media. We also have a swimming pool on our campus. We have a very dedicated staff team consisting of 22 teachers
and 32 SNA.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18499O
Apply To:
School Principal
St Augustine's school
Obelisk Park
Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
A94 X8K7
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
Website:
Further Information:
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