ADVERT ID 260874
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 8 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
11
Current Enrolment:
196
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:
This is a new position in our school, a 0.66 post.
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 0051/2019.
The appointment will be subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Candidates must display a strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further professional training.
The duties of the post will be subject to the needs of the school and may change accordingly.
Candidates must be available to complete Croke Park Hours throughout the school year. They must also be available for yard supervision.
The successful candidate will be required to uphold the Catholic Ethos of the school.
Experience working in a primary school with pupils with various care needs; such as feeding, toileting and medical needs, ASD and sensory issues are all desirable. Candidates must demonstrate practical experience with the management of behaviours of concern and the promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per DES Circular 0051/2019.
The appointment will be subject to current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Candidates must display a strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further professional training.
The duties of the post will be subject to the needs of the school and may change accordingly.
Candidates must be available to complete Croke Park Hours throughout the school year. They must also be available for yard supervision.
The successful candidate will be required to uphold the Catholic Ethos of the school.
Experience working in a primary school with pupils with various care needs; such as feeding, toileting and medical needs, ASD and sensory issues are all desirable. Candidates must demonstrate practical experience with the management of behaviours of concern and the promotion of positive behaviour strategies.
It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position upon offer of employment.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
14336M
Apply To:
County:
Cavan
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