ADVERT ID 255334
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 12 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jun 26 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
21
Current Enrolment:
299
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:
Our Lady of Mercy Primary School is a senior all girls school with an autism class which opened in September 2025.
While not essential, experience and qualifications in special education and Autism, in particular managing challenging behaviour and positive behaviour support planning would be beneficial.
Successful candidates will be expected to respect confidentiality at all times.
While not essential, experience and qualifications in special education and Autism, in particular managing challenging behaviour and positive behaviour support planning would be beneficial.
Successful candidates will be expected to respect confidentiality at all times.
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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.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18689T
Apply To:
recruitment@mercy-waterford.ie
County:
Waterford
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