Job Description
Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) invites applications for the 2025/26 Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Panel. A panel may be formed from which appointments may be made during the lifespan of the panel (1-year).
Vacancy Title: Panel of Special Needs Assistants (SNA). Hours per week will vary, depending on the needs of the individual school.
Co. Monaghan Schools : Ballybay Community College; Beech Hill College; Castleblayney College; Inver College; Largy College and Monaghan Community Special School.
Co. Cavan Schools: Breifne College; Coláiste Dún an Rí; St. Bricin's College; St. Mogue's College and Virginia College.
Essential Criteria: Applicants must have attained a QQI Level 3 major qualification on the National Framework of qualifications OR, have attained three grade Ds in the Junior Cert or equivalent.
Important Note: Transcripts showing results must be included in the application form. Without them, the application is deemed incomplete and will not be considered. Transcripts/Qualifications will not be accepted after the closing date, no exceptions.
Desirable Criteria: Previous experience working with young people with special needs, in a school setting.
All appointees will be assessed for suitability to work with young people, including Garda Vetting with the National Vetting Bureau (NVB).
Panel Form 1 (PF1): SNAs in possession of a certified Panel Form 1 (PF1) should indicate this in their completed application form.
CMETB recommend all applicants to read this advert in full prior to uploading their completed application form and, action as instructed.
Applications from suitably qualified persons are hereby invited for the above panel for vacancies that may arise in Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) schools in the 2025/26 academic year. Appointment will be to Cavan and Monaghan ETB Scheme.
Application is online only. CMETB do not accept applications by email, fax, post or by hand. CVs not accepted.
Applicants Should Note: To avoid disappointment, please telephone the HR Department, 047 30888, EXT 4, well in advance of the deadline, to ensure your application's successful upload. NO corrections will be made once the deadline has passed, No exceptions.
Cavan and Monaghan ETB is an equal opportunities employer. Shortlisting will take place on the basis of the information provided in the application form. It is therefore in the Candidate's own interest, to provide a detailed and accurate account of all qualifications and experience to date, in their application form. Additional Data is NOT accepted after the deadline.
The Selection process may include,
- Shortlisting of candidates on the basis of the information contained in their application
- Qualifying preliminary interview
- A presentation
The Selection process will include,
- A competitive interview
- Reference checking
- Completion of a satisfactory pre-employment medical assessment
Shortlisting: During any shortlisting exercise that may be employed, CMETB examines the application forms and assesses them against criteria based on the requirements of the position. It is expected, that given the qualifications and experience of prospective applicants, the shortlisting requirements may be significantly higher than the minimum standard set out. It is therefore in the candidates' own interest, to provide a detailed and accurate account of qualifications / experience in the application form.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 03 June 2025
Interviews will be held in Market Street Monaghan, shortly after the closing date. Please regularly check your emails for further correspondence from CMETB.
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