ADVERT ID 262766
Special Needs Assistant
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Abacas Special School
Abacas Special School
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Sep 28 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Oct 12 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
This is a readvertisement
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
30
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This is a re-advertisment
The successful applicant will join a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside a classroom teacher, a team of highly skilled and experienced SNAs, an onsite Behaviour Practitioner, and external visiting professionals.
Key Requirements
Significant experience working with pupils with Autism and communication difficulties in an educational setting
Demonstrated experience in managing behaviours of concern
Strong understanding and application of positive behaviour support strategies
Ability to implement low arousal, therapeutic approaches to support children with complex needs
A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop new strategies
Ability to work effectively as part of an established and successful team.
Please submit your application via email and include 'SNA Application' in the subject line.
Please only supply the required documents with your application.
Experience working in a special school is essential. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
The successful applicant will join a supportive and collaborative environment, working alongside a classroom teacher, a team of highly skilled and experienced SNAs, an onsite Behaviour Practitioner, and external visiting professionals.
Key Requirements
Significant experience working with pupils with Autism and communication difficulties in an educational setting
Demonstrated experience in managing behaviours of concern
Strong understanding and application of positive behaviour support strategies
Ability to implement low arousal, therapeutic approaches to support children with complex needs
A flexible, proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop new strategies
Ability to work effectively as part of an established and successful team.
Please submit your application via email and include 'SNA Application' in the subject line.
Please only supply the required documents with your application.
Experience working in a special school is essential. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20378O
Apply To:
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 24
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