ADVERT ID 257743
Special Needs Assistant
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St Ursulas PS
St. Ursula's Primary School,
Ballytruckle Road,
Waterford.
X91 HW77
Ballytruckle Road,
Waterford.
X91 HW77
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 26 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 10 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Girls
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 2
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
39
Current Enrolment:
626
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This is a 0.5 part-time, temporary post for one year only.
The duties of this post involve supporting the care needs of pupils with additional needs. The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and confidentiality of the pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required. The role may involve working across our school with several children who need a range of different kinds of support. We are therefore looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school. Knowledge and experience of working with pupils with medical needs such as Diabetes and Epilepsy would be desirable. Relevant training and experience of working with pupils with challenging behaviour would also be an advantage.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel, with Supplementary Panel rights, must furnish a completed PF1 form.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications, and occupational health screening.
The duties of this post involve supporting the care needs of pupils with additional needs. The successful candidates will be expected to respect the dignity and confidentiality of the pupils and will be expected to avail of further training as required. The role may involve working across our school with several children who need a range of different kinds of support. We are therefore looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school. Knowledge and experience of working with pupils with medical needs such as Diabetes and Epilepsy would be desirable. Relevant training and experience of working with pupils with challenging behaviour would also be an advantage.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel, with Supplementary Panel rights, must furnish a completed PF1 form.
The appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, confirmation of qualifications, and occupational health screening.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- 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:
12535I
Apply To:
County:
Waterford
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