ADVERT ID 254775
Special Needs Assistant
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Scoil Mhuire agus Bharra
Summerhill
Bantry
P75XE75
Bantry
P75XE75
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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:
5
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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:
28
Current Enrolment:
343
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:
2 x full-time fixed-term posts to cover internal job-share positions.
3 x job-share positions, 16 hours per week. Two of these positions will operate on a week-on/week-off basis, with the working week running from Thursday to Wednesday. The third position will involve working every Thursday and Friday and every alternative Wednesday with a job-share partner.
Relevant qualifications, as per Department of Education requirements, are essential.
Appointments will be subject to current Garda vetting and occupational health screening.
Experience of and/or training in supporting 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 positively to our team and work on his/her own initiative. The successful candidate must also be willing to engage in CPD as required and 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 and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school.
Applications will only be accepted by email to principal@scoilmb.ie and must be received no later than 4pm on Tuesday 23rd June 2026.
Only candidates called for interview will be contacted.
3 x job-share positions, 16 hours per week. Two of these positions will operate on a week-on/week-off basis, with the working week running from Thursday to Wednesday. The third position will involve working every Thursday and Friday and every alternative Wednesday with a job-share partner.
Relevant qualifications, as per Department of Education requirements, are essential.
Appointments will be subject to current Garda vetting and occupational health screening.
Experience of and/or training in supporting 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 positively to our team and work on his/her own initiative. The successful candidate must also be willing to engage in CPD as required and 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 and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school.
Applications will only be accepted by email to principal@scoilmb.ie and must be received no later than 4pm on Tuesday 23rd June 2026.
Only candidates called for interview will be contacted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20587A
Apply To:
principal@scoilmb.ie
County:
Cork
Enquiries To:
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