ADVERT ID 259329
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jul 24 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Aug 7 2026
Commencement Date:
Fri Aug 28 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
75
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Clonlisk National School invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for two permanent 0.83 Special Needs Assistant positions.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and fully focused on the care, development and well-being of the children.
We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with the overall school staff as part of a dedicated team, whilst also being capable of working on their own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
Experience of and/or, training in working with children with A.S.D, EBD, diabetes and medical care needs is desirable.
Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by post only.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
We are looking for someone who can be flexible and responsive to the needs of the children and the school.
We are looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and fully focused on the care, development and well-being of the children.
We are looking for someone who can work collaboratively with the overall school staff as part of a dedicated team, whilst also being capable of working on their own initiative.
Candidates must be willing to undertake CPD courses which relate to the needs of the children & the school.
Experience of and/or, training in working with children with A.S.D, EBD, diabetes and medical care needs is desirable.
Please outline in your letter of application how your skills/experience meet the requirements of the job description outlined above.
Appointment is subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights, must furnish a certified copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
Applications will be accepted by post only.
Please clearly mark “SNA Application” on the envelope.
Canvassing will disqualify without exception.
The position is subject to NCSE allocation and SENO review.
Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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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
- Post
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Roll Number:
18331W
Apply To:
SNA Application
Chairperson of Clonlisk National School
John Joseph Cleary
Glasshouse
Shinrone
Birr
Co. Offaly
Chairperson of Clonlisk National School
John Joseph Cleary
Glasshouse
Shinrone
Birr
Co. Offaly
County:
Offaly
Application Form:
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