SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT (32 hours)

Full Time

Job Description

SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT (32 hours/week).

Applications are invited for the position of Special Needs Assistant (1 vacancy) with responsibility for students with autism in both mainstream and the autism special class.

This is a full-time vacancy commencing immediately.  This position will be filled pending the approval of the Department of Education and in accordance with the DE regulations, the Board of Management of Ashbourne Community School and subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory completion of the pre employment questionnaire with the Department of Education’s Occupational Health Service provider.

Relevant experience with SEN students in a post primary school, working with a variety of care needs, knowledge and experience of working with ICT and as part of an SNA team is desirable.

Please complete the specific application form attached to this advertisement and also available in MSWord format on the recruitment page of the school’s website www.ashcom.ie and submit it by email only to recruit@ashcom.ie no later than noon on Tuesday, 18th February, 2025.

As outlined in the relevant DE circular, if applicable, applications from SNAs on the SNA panel must include (via email) a valid certified copy of the PF1 Panel form and indicates this on the application form.

Shortlisting may apply and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will disqualify.  Interviews are scheduled to take as soon as possible after the deadline.

All appointments are subject to the approval of and sanction by the Department of Education and the post not being required for the redeployment process (confirmed by the Director of Redeployment).

Workplace

Second Level

Position

Special Needs Assistant

Contract Term

Permanent

Commencement Date

Mar 03, 2025

Employer Type

Schools

Closing date for applications.

Feb 18, 2025

Closing time for applications

12.00

Applicants should also include

Cover Letter, Application form, Named Referees, Proof of Qualifications, Garda Vetting Forms

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