ADVERT ID 261447
Special Needs Assistant
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Enable Ireland Sandymount School
60 - 78 Sandymount Avenue,
Sandymount
D04XH22
Sandymount
D04XH22
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Aug 26 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Sep 9 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 28 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
44
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Enable Ireland Sandymount School invites applications from suitable qualified candidates for the position of Special Needs Assistants.
Our school caters for pupils from ages 4-18 years with physical and complex medical needs.
We seek kind, hard-working team players to join our school.
Duties will be in line with the most recent circular available online on www.education.ie
Applicants should also demonstrate a professional, flexible, self-motivated and caring approach to the role and display initiative in working with pupils with complex needs.
It would be desirable for candidates to have experience of working in a special school including working with pupils of all ages, assisting pupils with intimate care, feeding and accessing activities.
Additional relevant qualifications such as Lámh and manual handling would be desirable.
1 Fixed Term SNA Posts available. We are also looking to establish a panel of SNAs for relief work.
Please forward a standard application form and letter of application ONLY with Your Name and SNA Application in the subject box to sandymountschool.job@enableireland.ie by 5.30pm on 9th of September 2026.
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted by email. This position will be filled in accordance with Department of Education guidelines and circulars, medical fitness and Vetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau.
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Our school caters for pupils from ages 4-18 years with physical and complex medical needs.
We seek kind, hard-working team players to join our school.
Duties will be in line with the most recent circular available online on www.education.ie
Applicants should also demonstrate a professional, flexible, self-motivated and caring approach to the role and display initiative in working with pupils with complex needs.
It would be desirable for candidates to have experience of working in a special school including working with pupils of all ages, assisting pupils with intimate care, feeding and accessing activities.
Additional relevant qualifications such as Lámh and manual handling would be desirable.
1 Fixed Term SNA Posts available. We are also looking to establish a panel of SNAs for relief work.
Please forward a standard application form and letter of application ONLY with Your Name and SNA Application in the subject box to sandymountschool.job@enableireland.ie by 5.30pm on 9th of September 2026.
Shortlisting may apply and only those shortlisted will be contacted by email. This position will be filled in accordance with Department of Education guidelines and circulars, medical fitness and Vetting disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau.
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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
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Roll Number:
18370J
Apply To:
By email to: sandymountschool.job@enableireland.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 4
Website:
Further Information:
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