ADVERT ID 258989
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jul 17 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Aug 14 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 25 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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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:
39
Current Enrolment:
376
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 Thomas SNS Jobstown is a DEIS Plus school in the heart of Tallaght and has been for the past forty years. It is home to 320 pupils with 36 teaching staff and a team of 11 experienced SNAs.
It is steeped in nurture, trauma informed and ensuring that all children are valued when they walk through the front gates. Having these qualities is essential to working in the school.
The school encourages all pupils to be the best version of themselves and work together to make sure the school environment is the best it can be.
The school is also a European school of distinction for ICT and is always at the forefront of educational initiatives. We pride ourselves on being a leading light in education in the Tallaght area.
The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively and positively with a team in relation to the primary care needs of the children in the school.
It is steeped in nurture, trauma informed and ensuring that all children are valued when they walk through the front gates. Having these qualities is essential to working in the school.
The school encourages all pupils to be the best version of themselves and work together to make sure the school environment is the best it can be.
The school is also a European school of distinction for ICT and is always at the forefront of educational initiatives. We pride ourselves on being a leading light in education in the Tallaght area.
The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively and positively with a team in relation to the primary care needs of the children in the school.
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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:
19765O
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 24
Website:
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