Active

Primary

Tue Jul 21 2026

Mon Aug 10 2026

Tue Aug 25 2026

Fixed-term

2

Mainstream with Special Classes

Vertical

Co-Educational

Catholic

41

634

Yes

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.

Post Advertised
The Special Needs Assistant (SNA) posts advertised are two Infant Day, Job Share (half week) positions, for one year. The successful candidate(s) will join a vibrant team of staff, which includes an allocation of 16 SNAs at Scoil Bhríde, Kilcullen. The successful candidate(s) will support the care needs of children in Mainstream classes, working alongside the Mainstream Class Teacher (MCT) and Special Education Teacher (SET) and other SNA staff. The two Job Share positions may be combined into one Full Time position.

Enrolment & Staff
Enrolment for 2026/2027 is 636 students, representing 449 families. Currently, our staff includes 41 Teachers (including administrative Principal and Deputy Principal), 16 Special Needs Assistants (SNAs), two full-time School Secretaries, one full-time Caretaker, four Bus Escorts for Sonas and four Cleaning Staff.

School Ethos
At Scoil Bhríde, all children are supported to grow and develop into happy, confident, competent learners and communicators who feel strong and well in themselves. The vitality of staff and students, the support of parents and community and the high-quality educational facilities and resources at Scoil Bhríde, make it a very special place of learning for children and staff. Staff lead initiatives for children across a range of curricular areas including STEAM, languages, sports, etc. In line with our Catholic Ethos, strong and positive relationships and respect for all, are at the heart of all we do. We are always stronger together than any of us, alone. The school’s motto is: Ar aghaidh linn, le chéile (Onwards, together).

Requirements
We invite applications from candidates who are qualified SNAs and are Garda Vetted. Candidates should have some knowledge and professional experience relevant to the role of SNA in a Special Class. Interested applicants should have an understanding of the school’s Catholic patronage. Newsletters and further information about Scoil Bhríde Kilcullen are available on the school’s homepage: www.kilcullenns.org.

Application Information
Applications are invited by email only to: recruitment@kilcullenns.org. Please use the Standard Application Form (attached to your email), ensuring that referees are listed on the back page.

Application Schedule
Advert Posted: Tuesday, 21/07
Closing Date: Monday, 10/08
Interviews: Thursday 21/08
Post effective from: Tuesday 25/08 (Croke Park Day - SNAs)