Special Needs Assistant Panel - Ukrainian Hours Only

Louth and Meath ETB; Navan; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) invites applications to form a panel of Special Needs Assistants for vacancies in LMETB schools across Co. Meath.

Essential criteria include a QQI Level 3 major qualification or three grade D's in Junior Certificate; desirable criteria include QQI Level 5/6 and experience with students with additional needs. Garda Vetting is required and canvassing disqualifies applicants.

Qualifications

• A QQI Level 3 major qualification or three grade D's in Junior Certificate.
• Desirable: QQI Level 5 or 6 major award in SNA or related discipline.
• Proven experience supporting students with additional needs.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Caring, patient and flexible approach.
• Experience working with students in Special Classes/Special Schools.

Responsibilities

• Form a panel of SNAs to fill vacancies that arise in LMETB schools.
• Panel may be used for ongoing, fixed-term and part-time positions.
• Garda Vetting will be sought in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Appointment subject to receipt of a satisfactory National Vetting Bureau disclosure.
• Canvassing by or on behalf of the applicant will disqualify.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caring and patient

Flexible approach

Education

QQI Level 3 major qualification

Junior Certificate (3 D's)

QQI Level 5 or Level 6 major award in SNA or related discipline

Job description

Special Needs Assistant Panel - Ukranian Hours Only

Louth and Meath Education & Training Board (LMETB) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the formation of a panel of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) to fill vacancies that may arise in LMETB schools across Co. Meath

Essential Criteria

The minimum standard required for the appointment to an SNA position is:

• A QQI Level 3 major qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications, or
• A minimum of three grade D's in the Junior Certificate or equivalent.

Desirable Criteria

• A QQI Level 5 or Level 6 Major Award in SNA or a related discipline.
• Proven experience supporting students with additional needs.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A caring, patient and flexible approach.
• Experience of working with students in Special Classes/Special Schools

It is intended to form a panel from which ongoing, fixed-term and part-time Special Needs Assistant vacancies that arise during the lifetime of the panel may be filled. Inclusion on the panel is subject to LMETB Garda Vetting. LMETB Garda Vetting will be sought in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau Act, 2014. This process will commence prior to appointment. Appointment to LMETB is subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau. Please note that the Garda Vetting disclosure must be in place prior to commencement.

All SNA positions are subject to the position not being required under the National SNA Redeployment Scheme operated by the NCSE with the support of the Department of Education and Youth.

Canvassing by or on behalf of the applicant will disqualify.

Appointments are to Louth and Meath Education and Training Board Scheme. Appointment to Louth and Meath Education and Training Board is subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the National Vetting Bureau. Please note that the Garda Vetting disclosure must be in place prior to commencement.

LMETB is an equal opportunities employer.

Louth & Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) is the largest education and training provider in Louth and Meath, providing a broad range of education and training services to over 30,000 students and learners on an annual basis.