ADVERT ID 261714
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Sep 2 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Sep 16 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 21 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
32
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Community School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
930
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Applications are invited for the following positions of Special Needs Assistant.
The successful candidate will support students with additional educational needs in accessing and participating fully in school life and will work collaboratively with teachers, the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team, school leadership and parents to promote inclusion and student wellbeing. Experience of supporting students with autism and/or working in an ASD class setting would be desirable.
Applicants must meet the Department of Education requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant. This appointment is subject to the sanction and approval of the Department of Education; satisfactory Garda Vetting and the position not being required for redeployment purposes.
The Application form is available for download below. Applicants should apply by forwarding completed application forms to snapost@stmarkscs.ie (including copies of relevant qualifications also by email) no later than 3pm on Wednesday 16th September 2026.
Shortlisting may apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
St. Mark’s Community School is an equal opportunities employer.
The successful candidate will support students with additional educational needs in accessing and participating fully in school life and will work collaboratively with teachers, the Additional Educational Needs (AEN) team, school leadership and parents to promote inclusion and student wellbeing. Experience of supporting students with autism and/or working in an ASD class setting would be desirable.
Applicants must meet the Department of Education requirements for appointment as a Special Needs Assistant. This appointment is subject to the sanction and approval of the Department of Education; satisfactory Garda Vetting and the position not being required for redeployment purposes.
The Application form is available for download below. Applicants should apply by forwarding completed application forms to snapost@stmarkscs.ie (including copies of relevant qualifications also by email) no later than 3pm on Wednesday 16th September 2026.
Shortlisting may apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
St. Mark’s Community School is an equal opportunities employer.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- External Application Form
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
91332O
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 24
Website:
Further Information:
Application Form:
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