ADVERT ID 254890
Special Needs Assistant
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Ballymacarbry Central School
Ballymacarbry N.S.
Balllymacarbry
Via Clonmel,
E91 E426
Balllymacarbry
Via Clonmel,
E91 E426
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 10 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jun 24 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 25 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
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:
10
Current Enrolment:
156
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:
Ballymacarbry National School is a co-educational primary school with a Catholic ethos and is under the patronage of the Bishop of Waterford & Lismore. Applications are invited for 2 Special Needs Assistant (Infant Day 0.83) posts
The successful candidate is expected to carry out duties as per circular 0030/2014 and 0032/2026
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
We invite those who are energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children and the school. CPD on autism / Experience working with children with ASD, emotional / behavioural needs, ADHD is desirable as is a QQI Level 5/6 - Special Needs Assistant Qualification.
Applicants should also demonstrate their ability to work as part of a school team under the direction of the class teacher, special education teacher and Principal.
The successful candidate can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal. This includes mainstream classes as well as our new autism class.
This post as part of our SNA allocation is subject to the periodic reviews which are carried out by the NCSE and the SENO.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with Supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by email until 5 pm on the closing date
Canvassing will disqualify.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
The successful candidate is expected to carry out duties as per circular 0030/2014 and 0032/2026
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
We invite those who are energetic, enthusiastic, can contribute to our team and work on his/her own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children and the school. CPD on autism / Experience working with children with ASD, emotional / behavioural needs, ADHD is desirable as is a QQI Level 5/6 - Special Needs Assistant Qualification.
Applicants should also demonstrate their ability to work as part of a school team under the direction of the class teacher, special education teacher and Principal.
The successful candidate can be allocated to any SNA role in the school at any time, at the discretion of the school principal. This includes mainstream classes as well as our new autism class.
This post as part of our SNA allocation is subject to the periodic reviews which are carried out by the NCSE and the SENO.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health Screening and satisfactory references.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with Supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by email until 5 pm on the closing date
Canvassing will disqualify.
Only those candidates shortlisted 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
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19345P
Apply To:
applications@ballymacns.com
County:
Waterford
Enquiries To:
Website:
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