ADVERT ID 256414
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jun 22 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jul 6 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 with Special Classes
School Structure:
Senior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
21
Current Enrolment:
207
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
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:
There are two positions one is full time and one is part-time 0.5 of a post (16 hours over five days). Hours of work are based on the needs of the school. As with all positions in schools, SNAs can be assigned to any SNA position in the school at any time at the discretion of the school principal.
Placement may be in a mainstream class, an Autism class or a Moderate General Learning difficulties class.
Appointment is subject to Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health requirements and completion of TUSLA Online Child Safeguarding Training Module.
Candidates should be energetic, flexible, trustworthy, able to work well as part of a team, respect the school ethos and have a strong work ethic. They should also have experience working as an SNA in a classroom setting with students with complex needs. They must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school. Candidates will be required to fulfil all hours relevant to their day and contractual hours.
Experience of working with autistic children, children with moderate general learning difficulties and children with sensory needs is essential. Experience in Lámh and positive behaviour strategies is desirable.
Experience working with students with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, and general learning difficulties is desirable.
Duties as per circular 0030/2014.
The position is subject to NCSE review.
The successful candidates may work with children:
A) who require support across a range of learning, sensory difficulties and/or intimate care needs
B) who are autistic and have complex needs, or have Moderate General learning difficulties, in one of our special classes, or a mainstream setting.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of: Garda Vetting Procedure, Occupational Health Screening, TUSLA Child Safeguarding Training. Where applicable, please include Panel Form 1 (PF1) with your application.
Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible after the closing date.
Additional Information:
There are two positions one is full time and one is part-time 0.5 of a post (16 hours over five days). Hours of work are based on the needs of the school. As with all positions in schools, SNAs can be assigned to any SNA position in the school at any time at the discretion of the school principal.
Placement may be in a mainstream class, an Autism class or a Moderate General Learning difficulties class.
Appointment is subject to Garda vetting requirements, Occupational Health requirements and completion of TUSLA Online Child Safeguarding Training Module.
Candidates should be energetic, flexible, trustworthy, able to work well as part of a team, respect the school ethos and have a strong work ethic. They should also have experience working as an SNA in a classroom setting with students with complex needs. They must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school. Candidates will be required to fulfil all hours relevant to their day and contractual hours.
Experience of working with autistic children, children with moderate general learning difficulties and children with sensory needs is essential. Experience in Lámh and positive behaviour strategies is desirable.
Experience working with students with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ADHD, and general learning difficulties is desirable.
Duties as per circular 0030/2014.
The position is subject to NCSE review.
The successful candidates may work with children:
A) who require support across a range of learning, sensory difficulties and/or intimate care needs
B) who are autistic and have complex needs, or have Moderate General learning difficulties, in one of our special classes, or a mainstream setting.
All appointments are subject to the successful completion of: Garda Vetting Procedure, Occupational Health Screening, TUSLA Child Safeguarding Training. Where applicable, please include Panel Form 1 (PF1) with your application.
Interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible after the closing date.
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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:
19694R
Apply To:
admin@scoilmhuiresenior.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 15
Enquiries To:
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