ADVERT ID 255911
Special Needs Assistant
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St Gabriel's School
Crabtree House
Springfield Drive
Dooradoyle
Limerick
V94 PY90
Springfield Drive
Dooradoyle
Limerick
V94 PY90
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jun 18 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Jul 2 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
65
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. Gabriel’s School is a special school catering for 65 pupils aged 4–18 years who present with a primary complex physical disability, with or without complex medical needs. Many of our students also have moderate, severe, or profound learning disabilities.
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Special Needs Assistants to join our team. Applicants must have significant experience working in a similar special school setting and demonstrate a strong understanding of the complex care, communication, educational, and support needs of children and young people with disabilities.
Successful candidates will be:
Responsive to the individual needs of students and the wider school community.
Energetic, positive, and flexible in their approach to work.
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Skilled in supporting students within the classroom and across all aspects of school life.
Committed to promoting student independence, participation, wellbeing, and inclusion.
The following positions are available:
2 Permanent Part-Time Posts – 1 day per week (Fridays)
1 Fixed-Term 0.5 Post – arising from a job-share arrangement
To apply, please email your application and include "SNA APPLICATION" and your Full Name in the subject line of your email.
We are seeking committed, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Special Needs Assistants to join our team. Applicants must have significant experience working in a similar special school setting and demonstrate a strong understanding of the complex care, communication, educational, and support needs of children and young people with disabilities.
Successful candidates will be:
Responsive to the individual needs of students and the wider school community.
Energetic, positive, and flexible in their approach to work.
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Skilled in supporting students within the classroom and across all aspects of school life.
Committed to promoting student independence, participation, wellbeing, and inclusion.
The following positions are available:
2 Permanent Part-Time Posts – 1 day per week (Fridays)
1 Fixed-Term 0.5 Post – arising from a job-share arrangement
To apply, please email your application and include "SNA APPLICATION" and your Full Name in the subject line of your email.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19603L
Apply To:
applications@stgabrielsschool.ie
County:
Limerick
Enquiries To:
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