ADVERT ID 255980

Special Needs Assistant

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Monasterevin National School

Drogheda Street
Monasterevin
W34 P308
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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:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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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:
36
Current Enrolment:
650
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 welcome applications from SNAs who are excited to work with children with additional needs in our second Autism Class.

There are two vacancies available: one is for Infant Hours (0.83) and the other is a full-time position.

The successful candidates will be required to work with children:
A) who require support across a range of learning, sensory difficulties and/or intimate care toileting needs
B) with Autism and complex needs
C) who are non-speaking
D) who may display challenging behaviour

Candidates must be able to work well within a team, display a strong work ethic, be adaptable and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.

The successful candidates will be expected to respect the confidentiality of all of the students at all times and to respect and uphold the school’s Catholic ethos.

ONLY those applications submitted by email to mnsisrecruiting@gmail.com will be considered. Ensure to enter "SNA Application" in the subject line of your email.

Appointment is subject to vetting requirements, Occupational Health screening, TUSLA Child Safeguarding Training and Patron approval.

Please include PF1, if applicable.

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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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APPLY TO THIS JOB VACANCY

Roll Number:
20604U
Apply To:
mnsisrecruiting@gmail.com
County:
Kildare

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