ADVERT ID 257507
Special Needs Assistant
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St Christophers Special School
Battery Road
Longford
N39WN60
Longford
N39WN60
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Jun 25 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Jul 9 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 31 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
11
Current Enrolment:
49
Droichead school:
No
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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:
St. Christopher's Special School caters for pupils with a Moderate General Learning Disability, pupils with a Severe/ Profound General Learning Disability and pupils with Autism who fall within the above two categories of GLD. The age range of the pupils is 4-18 years.
Many pupils have additional complex needs and/ or multiple disabilities & medical needs. Applicants should have experience working with children with a learning disability, physical, sensory and complex difficulties and must demonstrate the specific competencies and requirements to meet the special educational, care and medical needs of children in the school. Experience working with pupils who display behaviours of concern is essential. Applicants must be willing to work in all classes. IT experience of AAC devices, iPads, tablets, interactive whiteboards, L獺mh sign language is desirable.
Many pupils have additional complex needs and/ or multiple disabilities & medical needs. Applicants should have experience working with children with a learning disability, physical, sensory and complex difficulties and must demonstrate the specific competencies and requirements to meet the special educational, care and medical needs of children in the school. Experience working with pupils who display behaviours of concern is essential. Applicants must be willing to work in all classes. IT experience of AAC devices, iPads, tablets, interactive whiteboards, L獺mh sign language is desirable.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19429V
Apply To:
County:
Longford
Enquiries To:
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