ADVERT ID 258361
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jul 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Jul 20 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
4
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
88
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 John of God School provides education to pupils with moderate, severe and profound general learning disabilities aged 4-18 years. Four classes provide education for pupils with Autism and moderate general learning disabilities.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate a willingness to engage in further relevant professional development and respect the ethos of the school. Ideally applicants will have experience working across a range of special educational needs. Experience and training in Lámh, Positive Behaviour Support, TEACCH and visual communiaction is beneficial.
Shortlisting of candidates may take place.
Applications via email only to recruitment@stjohnofgodschool.com no later than 3pm on 20th July 2026.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrate a willingness to engage in further relevant professional development and respect the ethos of the school. Ideally applicants will have experience working across a range of special educational needs. Experience and training in Lámh, Positive Behaviour Support, TEACCH and visual communiaction is beneficial.
Shortlisting of candidates may take place.
Applications via email only to recruitment@stjohnofgodschool.com no later than 3pm on 20th July 2026.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- 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:
19151C
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 8
Website:
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