ADVERT ID 254787
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:
Fri Aug 28 2026
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
87
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:
We are recruiting for two SNA positions: (1) one full-time standard SNA post with core working hours of 9am to 240pm and (2) one part-time 0.66 standard SNA post (core hours of 21.12 hours per week), with the exact part-time working day to be announced at the interview stage. Please indicate clearly in your cover letter in the body of your email application if you are applying for the full-time or part-time position or for both positions.
The successful applicants may be allocated to support pupils in our mainstream classes or in our new special class for pupils with autism. Experience of working with children who are neurodivergent or who have intimate care or medical needs is desirable.
We are a small, welcoming and inclusive school. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, caring and patient. They will have proven experience of working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
SNA duties will be as per the latest Department of Education Circular.
Applicants must satisfy all Department of Education SNA appointment requirements, including Garda Vetting specifically for our school.
Applications will only be accepted via email to jobs@corduffns.ie and should only include (1) a completed Standard Application Form for SNA posts (attached) and (2) a cover Letter of Application in the body of the email.
The successful applicants may be allocated to support pupils in our mainstream classes or in our new special class for pupils with autism. Experience of working with children who are neurodivergent or who have intimate care or medical needs is desirable.
We are a small, welcoming and inclusive school. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, caring and patient. They will have proven experience of working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
SNA duties will be as per the latest Department of Education Circular.
Applicants must satisfy all Department of Education SNA appointment requirements, including Garda Vetting specifically for our school.
Applications will only be accepted via email to jobs@corduffns.ie and should only include (1) a completed Standard Application Form for SNA posts (attached) and (2) a cover Letter of Application in the body of the email.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
15650A
Apply To:
jobs@corduffns.ie
Corduff National School
Corduff
Lusk
Co Dublin
Eircode: K45 XV34
Corduff National School
Corduff
Lusk
Co Dublin
Eircode: K45 XV34
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
County Dublin
Enquiries To:
Website:
Further Information:
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