ADVERT ID 258401
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:
Tue Sep 1 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:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
29
Current Enrolment:
152
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:
Little Angels Special National School caters for students with a moderate or severe to profound intellectual disability aged 4-18 years. In addition, many students have additional needs such as an assessed syndrome, autism, physical disability and complex medical needs.
Experience working with children with ASD in a special school setting will be a distinct advantage. The successful applicant should demonstrate experience and competency in the use of augmentative communication and assistive technologies for pupils with ASD, demonstrate the ability to work within a team, have experience working from behavioural support plans and managing challenging behaviour.
We are recruiting for 2 Standard SNA positions and 2 fixed term positions.
Experience working with children with ASD in a special school setting will be a distinct advantage. The successful applicant should demonstrate experience and competency in the use of augmentative communication and assistive technologies for pupils with ASD, demonstrate the ability to work within a team, have experience working from behavioural support plans and managing challenging behaviour.
We are recruiting for 2 Standard SNA positions and 2 fixed term positions.
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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:
19724A
Apply To:
County:
Donegal
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