ADVERT ID 260869
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Aug 17 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Aug 31 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
9
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Our Lady of Hope School is a Special School catering for pupils from 4 -18 years with a diagnosis of Autism and complex needs.
Relevant experience working with pupils with complex needs, autism, communication difficulties, diabetes, epilepsy, emotional and behaviour difficulties, physical disabilities in addition to working with a variety of primary care needs is essential.
Experience working a special school is beneficial.
First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention qualifications are desirable.
Experience in the use of PECS, LÁMH, visual supports/timetables and positive behaviour interventions is advantageous.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to engage in further relevant professional development.
Applications must be submitted by email only no later than 3pm on the 31st August 2026.
Please put ‘SNA Application 2026’ in the subject bar of the email.
Shortlisting of candidates may take place.
Postal applications will not be accepted.
Relevant experience working with pupils with complex needs, autism, communication difficulties, diabetes, epilepsy, emotional and behaviour difficulties, physical disabilities in addition to working with a variety of primary care needs is essential.
Experience working a special school is beneficial.
First Aid and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention qualifications are desirable.
Experience in the use of PECS, LÁMH, visual supports/timetables and positive behaviour interventions is advantageous.
The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrate a willingness to engage in further relevant professional development.
Applications must be submitted by email only no later than 3pm on the 31st August 2026.
Please put ‘SNA Application 2026’ in the subject bar of the email.
Shortlisting of candidates may take place.
Postal applications will not be accepted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20555K
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 12
Website:
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