Special Needs Assistants (Dublin 7)

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.

We are looking for Special Needs Assistants who are enthusiastic, energetic, flexible and responsive to the needs of the children coupled with a willingness to learn and an interest and passion in educating our children with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs.

An Cosán Community Special School Dublin 7 is a new vibrant school with expanding student numbers and opportunities for both personal and professional learning and growth.

We welcome you to join our school community.

· 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 2025 / 2026 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.