ADVERT ID 262895
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Oct 1 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Oct 15 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Nov 2 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
25
Current Enrolment:
325
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:
Candidates are required to have the minimum qualifications need as per DES guidelines. Experience of working in early childhood/primary school settings is desired. Additional, relevant courses successfully completed would be highly desirable.
Knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD is essential.
Candidates should have an excellent understanding of dealing with pupils with challenging behaviours.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of caring for pupils with complex medical conditions.
The successful candidates will be joining a well-established team and will be expected to have very good interpersonal skills, demonstrable team-work abilities and a keen willingness to take the initiative.
Appointments will be subjected to current Garda vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening. Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights must furnish a copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
The posts are subject to SENO review.
Application is by POST ONLY to The Chairperson, St. Conaire’s NS, Shannon, Co. Clare V14 X272
Please mark envelope as SNA POSTS 2026
Knowledge and experience of working with children with ASD is essential.
Candidates should have an excellent understanding of dealing with pupils with challenging behaviours.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of caring for pupils with complex medical conditions.
The successful candidates will be joining a well-established team and will be expected to have very good interpersonal skills, demonstrable team-work abilities and a keen willingness to take the initiative.
Appointments will be subjected to current Garda vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening. Applicants who are deemed to be members of the SNA Supplementary Panel with supplementary panel rights must furnish a copy of a completed Panel Form (PF1) with their application.
The posts are subject to SENO review.
Application is by POST ONLY to The Chairperson, St. Conaire’s NS, Shannon, Co. Clare V14 X272
Please mark envelope as SNA POSTS 2026
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19274S
Apply To:
County:
Clare
Website:
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