ADVERT ID 261071
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Tue Aug 18 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 21 2026
Status of Post:
Standard SNA
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Presbyterian
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
1
Current Enrolment:
10
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Castleblayney Central National School wishes to recruit a Special Needs Assistant on a 0.83 contract (Infant Day Post) to support the care needs of pupils enrolled at the school, in accordance with Circular 0030/2014 and the terms of this advertisement.
In addition to the usual role requirements - classroom prep, assisting with clothing/feeding/toileting/hygiene, supervision during breaks, assisting on outings, withdrawal of individuals/small groups, general non-teaching assistance, engagement with parents, willingness to work within the ethos of the School, etc., it is essential that applicants have experience working with children with Autism, and children with Moderate Learning Difficulties.
Minimum qualification requirement:
A QQI Level 3 major award on the National Framework of Qualifications, or a minimum of three grade Ds in the Junior Certificate, or equivalent.
Garda Vetting:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and completion of the child protection–related statutory declaration and associated form of undertaking, in accordance with current Department of Education and Youth requirements.
Contract of Employment:
The successful candidate will be offered a contract of employment in compliance with Circular 15/05 (SNA Contract of Employment — Primary).
Application process:
Candidates who hold a certified copy of Supplementary Assignment Panel Form 1 (PF1), confirming they are due to be made redundant from an SNA post, must submit this certified copy with their application along with a Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope for its return. In accordance with Circular 0044/2026, applicants with a certified PF1 will be considered and interviewed in the first instance; if no such candidate is deemed suitable to meet the care needs set out above, other applicants will then be considered at a subsequent interview.
Applications, including CV and cover letter, should be submitted by post to The Chairperson, Castleblayney Central National School, Drumalish, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 E653. Candidates should provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be their most recent employer. References will be sought and verified prior to appointment.
The Board of Management is an equal opportunities employer. The recruitment and selection process will be conducted subject to, and in compliance with, the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015.
In addition to the usual role requirements - classroom prep, assisting with clothing/feeding/toileting/hygiene, supervision during breaks, assisting on outings, withdrawal of individuals/small groups, general non-teaching assistance, engagement with parents, willingness to work within the ethos of the School, etc., it is essential that applicants have experience working with children with Autism, and children with Moderate Learning Difficulties.
Minimum qualification requirement:
A QQI Level 3 major award on the National Framework of Qualifications, or a minimum of three grade Ds in the Junior Certificate, or equivalent.
Garda Vetting:
Appointment is subject to satisfactory Garda vetting and completion of the child protection–related statutory declaration and associated form of undertaking, in accordance with current Department of Education and Youth requirements.
Contract of Employment:
The successful candidate will be offered a contract of employment in compliance with Circular 15/05 (SNA Contract of Employment — Primary).
Application process:
Candidates who hold a certified copy of Supplementary Assignment Panel Form 1 (PF1), confirming they are due to be made redundant from an SNA post, must submit this certified copy with their application along with a Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope for its return. In accordance with Circular 0044/2026, applicants with a certified PF1 will be considered and interviewed in the first instance; if no such candidate is deemed suitable to meet the care needs set out above, other applicants will then be considered at a subsequent interview.
Applications, including CV and cover letter, should be submitted by post to The Chairperson, Castleblayney Central National School, Drumalish, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, A75 E653. Candidates should provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be their most recent employer. References will be sought and verified prior to appointment.
The Board of Management is an equal opportunities employer. The recruitment and selection process will be conducted subject to, and in compliance with, the Employment Equality Acts 1998–2015.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19737J
Apply To:
County:
Monaghan
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