ADVERT ID 257792
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Sun Jun 28 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Jul 14 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
91
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:
1. There are 2 part time posts in the school.
Post 1 - 0.83 (Infant Day)
Post 2 - 0.33 (Part-time over 5 days)
2. The successful candidate may be required to either work in a special class for pupils with Autism or in a mainstream setting, depending on the needs of the school and pupils.
3. A QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assistant Qualification is desirable and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to undertaking further relevant professional development and training.
4. The SNA will be required to support pupils with a range of needs including sensory, emotional, behavioural and care needs. Experience working in a Special Class for Autism is desirable.
5. Posts are allocated by the NCSE and subject to review.
6. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health screening requirements and completion of Children First Online training.
7. Applicants who are deemed to be on the SNA Supplementary Panel should furnish a copy of the panel form (PF1) with their application. Please ensure your referees are relevant and contactable.
8. Closing date for receipt of applications is 14th July 2026 at 12 noon. Applications by EMAIL only to: sna_applications@scoilmhuirenaofa.com
Post 1 - 0.83 (Infant Day)
Post 2 - 0.33 (Part-time over 5 days)
2. The successful candidate may be required to either work in a special class for pupils with Autism or in a mainstream setting, depending on the needs of the school and pupils.
3. A QQI Level 6 Special Needs Assistant Qualification is desirable and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to undertaking further relevant professional development and training.
4. The SNA will be required to support pupils with a range of needs including sensory, emotional, behavioural and care needs. Experience working in a Special Class for Autism is desirable.
5. Posts are allocated by the NCSE and subject to review.
6. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, current Garda Vetting requirements, Occupational Health screening requirements and completion of Children First Online training.
7. Applicants who are deemed to be on the SNA Supplementary Panel should furnish a copy of the panel form (PF1) with their application. Please ensure your referees are relevant and contactable.
8. Closing date for receipt of applications is 14th July 2026 at 12 noon. Applications by EMAIL only to: sna_applications@scoilmhuirenaofa.com
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
18335H
Apply To:
County:
Offaly
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