ADVERT ID 260738
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Aug 13 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Aug 28 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 31 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Secondary School
School Structure:
Girls
Current Enrolment:
760
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
St. Aloysius' College invites applications from enthusiastic and qualified candidates for the two positions as a Special Needs Assistant.
1 Full time Post (32 hrs) & 1 Part-Time Post (16hrs)
The successful candidate will work as part of the school team in supporting the care needs of pupils with special educational needs, in accordance with the duties and responsibilities of Special Needs Assistants as determined by the Department of Education and Youth.
Essential Requirements
- Applicants must satisfy the minimum educational requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant as prescribed by the Department of Education and Youth.
- The successful candidate will also be required to comply with all applicable requirements relating to Garda vetting, child safeguarding, references and occupational health, as appropriate.
Desirable Skills and Experience
The following competencies and experience would be advantageous:
* Experience working as an SNA or working with children/young people with additional care needs.
* Experience supporting pupils with a variety of needs
* Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teachers, SNAs, school management, parents/guardians and other relevant professionals.
* Strong care, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* An understanding of the role of the SNA and the importance of promoting pupils' independence, dignity, inclusion and participation in school life.
Relevant additional training or qualifications appropriate to the needs of the school/pupils.
Specific competencies and/or requirements associated with the care needs of the pupil(s) supported by this post will form part of the selection process.
Application
Applicants should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae, incl. details of relevant qualifications and experience
- Contact details for two referees
- A certified copy of Panel Form 1 (PF1), where applicable under the current SNA supplementary assignment arrangements.
Applications should be submitted by email to:
vacancies@saintals.ie
Shortlisting may apply. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, verification of qualifications, compliance with Garda vetting and child safeguarding requirements, occupational health requirements where applicable, and the relevant Department of Education and Youth regulations and circulars.
The successful candidate will be required to respect and support the ethos of care for all within the school.
St Aloysius College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
1 Full time Post (32 hrs) & 1 Part-Time Post (16hrs)
The successful candidate will work as part of the school team in supporting the care needs of pupils with special educational needs, in accordance with the duties and responsibilities of Special Needs Assistants as determined by the Department of Education and Youth.
Essential Requirements
- Applicants must satisfy the minimum educational requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant as prescribed by the Department of Education and Youth.
- The successful candidate will also be required to comply with all applicable requirements relating to Garda vetting, child safeguarding, references and occupational health, as appropriate.
Desirable Skills and Experience
The following competencies and experience would be advantageous:
* Experience working as an SNA or working with children/young people with additional care needs.
* Experience supporting pupils with a variety of needs
* Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with teachers, SNAs, school management, parents/guardians and other relevant professionals.
* Strong care, communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* An understanding of the role of the SNA and the importance of promoting pupils' independence, dignity, inclusion and participation in school life.
Relevant additional training or qualifications appropriate to the needs of the school/pupils.
Specific competencies and/or requirements associated with the care needs of the pupil(s) supported by this post will form part of the selection process.
Application
Applicants should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae, incl. details of relevant qualifications and experience
- Contact details for two referees
- A certified copy of Panel Form 1 (PF1), where applicable under the current SNA supplementary assignment arrangements.
Applications should be submitted by email to:
vacancies@saintals.ie
Shortlisting may apply. Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, verification of qualifications, compliance with Garda vetting and child safeguarding requirements, occupational health requirements where applicable, and the relevant Department of Education and Youth regulations and circulars.
The successful candidate will be required to respect and support the ethos of care for all within the school.
St Aloysius College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
62140P
Apply To:
County:
Cork
Website:
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