Personal Assistant and Panel

Wwetb; Waterford; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterford College of Further Education, acting on behalf of Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB), invites applications for the position of Personal Assistant to support a student with disabilities in a course of study.

A PA provides help with the logistical and personal care requirements of attendance, and will work in accordance with the wishes of the person they assist; no two students’ needs are the same.

Job description

Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of:

Personal Assistant and Panel

Waterford College of Further Education

Temporary Part-Time Positions

A Personal Assistant (PA) provides help to students with disabilities who require help with the logistical and personal care requirements associated with attendance on a course of study. The term Personal Assistant refers to an individual who is employed to assist someone with a physical or sensory disability to lead an active, independent life.

The role of a PA is to facilitate a person to live their life as they choose within the community. Where possible, the student will direct and manage his or her Personal Assistant service. Therefore, a PA will carry out tasks and duties in accordance with the wishes of the person with whom they work. Hence, the use of the term personal; no two individual’s requirements are the same.

Important Notes

• Canvassing by or on behalf of any candidate will result in disqualification.


• Shortlisting may apply


• Late applications will not be accepted


• WWETB is an equal opportunities employer