Special Needs Assistant (Permanent)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the

following position:

Special Needs Assistant

Permanent Position

An Cosán Community Special School

(Fitzwilliam Place North, Lower Grangegorman, Dublin 7)

(Roll Number: 20572K)

Ref: SNAP24

An Cosán Community Special School provides for the needs of students with autism and complex needs with a professional recommendation for a special school, in addition to students with moderate general learning disability and complex needs, with a professional recommendation for a special school, from the beginning of Primary school up to eighteen years of age.

An Cosán CSS is currently recruiting Special Needs Assistants.

· The successful candidate(s) will need to be flexible, self-motivated and be able to display understanding and initiative in the area of special needs support.

· Applicants must have a minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 in special needs, or similar.

· Applicants must demonstrate an ability to work well as part of a team, display strong work ethic and demonstrate positive interpersonal and communication skills.

· A panel may be formed from which permanent, fixed term and specific purpose roles may be filled during the 2024 / 2025 academic session.

Applicants when applying must supply all of the following details to be considered:

· Letter of application.

· Curriculum Vitae, including details of two referees (name, role, contact number & email).

· Copy of Qualifications

Appointment will be subject to:

· Vetting requirements.

· Occupational Health Screening.

Please see information guide for further details