ADVERT ID 259426
Special Needs Assistant
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St Patricks NS
St Patricks National School
St Patrick's Road
Wicklow
A67 HP90
St Patrick's Road
Wicklow
A67 HP90
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Sat Jul 25 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Aug 12 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS 1
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
36
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:
The Board of Management of St. Patrick's N.S. would like to invite applications for a 0.5 specific contract post. The successful applicants will be required to work in a mainstream or special class setting.
Applicants who hold a PF1 panel form should submit this with their application for 0.5 post
Please mark applications SNA Application
Appointments are subject to satisfactory referencing, Garda vetting and Occupational Health Screening.
Experience working with pupils with autism, sensory and communication difficulties is desirable as is a practical experience with the promotion of positive behaviour.
Evidence of CPD in the area of Special Education is advantageous as well as displaying a commitment to ongoing CPD engagement. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, respect the ethos of the school and be willing to work in collaboration with all members of staff to maximise each child's potential.
Only those candidates that have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Applicants who hold a PF1 panel form should submit this with their application for 0.5 post
Please mark applications SNA Application
Appointments are subject to satisfactory referencing, Garda vetting and Occupational Health Screening.
Experience working with pupils with autism, sensory and communication difficulties is desirable as is a practical experience with the promotion of positive behaviour.
Evidence of CPD in the area of Special Education is advantageous as well as displaying a commitment to ongoing CPD engagement. Candidates must have a strong work ethic, respect the ethos of the school and be willing to work in collaboration with all members of staff to maximise each child's potential.
Only those candidates that have been 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:
15676S
Apply To:
County:
Wicklow
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