ADVERT ID 263923
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Nov 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri Nov 20 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Dec 7 2026
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
2
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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:
10
Current Enrolment:
75
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
We currently have two Special Needs Assistant (SNA) positions available in our school:
0.83 Standard SNA Post – Infant hours (9.00 a.m. – 1.40 p.m.) in our Autism Class
0.5 Standard SNA Post – 16 hours per week (10.00a.m. - 1.10p.m ) in mainstream classrooms
A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential, with a focus at all times on the safety, welfare and care of pupils.
Experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), occupational therapy (OT) needs and emotional or behavioural difficulties is desirable.
Candidates must be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training as required. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, compliance with current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Application Details
Please use “SNA Application” as the subject line of your email.
In your application letter, please clearly state whether you are applying for the 0.83 post, the 0.5 post, or both positions.
This 0.5 post is a readvertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
0.83 Standard SNA Post – Infant hours (9.00 a.m. – 1.40 p.m.) in our Autism Class
0.5 Standard SNA Post – 16 hours per week (10.00a.m. - 1.10p.m ) in mainstream classrooms
A proven ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential, with a focus at all times on the safety, welfare and care of pupils.
Experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), occupational therapy (OT) needs and emotional or behavioural difficulties is desirable.
Candidates must be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to undertake further training as required. The successful candidates will be expected to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, compliance with current Garda Vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Application Details
Please use “SNA Application” as the subject line of your email.
In your application letter, please clearly state whether you are applying for the 0.83 post, the 0.5 post, or both positions.
This 0.5 post is a readvertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19748O
Apply To:
County:
Wicklow
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