Recruitment & Appointment of SNAs

1. Circulars
2. Websites where SNA positions are advertised
3. Information / Resources

Circulars

• Circular 0018/2023 - Special Needs Assistant Allocation 2023/24
• Circular 0026/2023 - Recruitment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) - Supplementary Assignment Arrangements for the 2023/24 school year
• Circular 0051/2019 - Recruitment and Appointment Procedures for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs)
• Circular 0031/2016 - Commencement of Statutory Requirements for Garda Vetting
• Circular 0030/2014 - The Special Needs Assistant (SNA) scheme to support teachers in meeting the care needs of some children with special educational needs, arising from disability.
• Circular 0071/2011 - Public Service (Croke Park) Agreement - Special Needs Assistants - 72 Hours
• Circular 0058/2006 - Redundancy Arrangements for Special Needs Assistants in Primary and Second Level Schools
• Circular 0012/2005 - Contract of Employment for Special Needs Assistants (Second Level Schools)
• Circular 0015/2005 - Contract of Employment for Special Needs Assistants (Primary)
• Circular 0003/2003 - Appointment Procedures for Special Needs Assistants (Updated August 2007)

Websites where SNA positions are advertised

• staffroom.ie
• educationcareers.ie
• jobsireland.ie
• educationposts.ie/
• Education and Training Board (ETB)

Information / Resources

• Supports for children from Ukraine with special educational needs