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COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Working Arrangements and Leave Arrangements for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary schools
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Based on the current HSE advice , a person who begins to display COVID-19 symptoms or who has received a positive antigen/PCR test result must self-isolate and cannot attend the workplace.
COVID-19 Special Leave with Pay is available to a teacher or SNA who (a) begins to display COVID-19 symptoms or (b) receives a positive COVID-19 PCR/antigen test result. For further information, please refer to Circular 0038/2022 which details the working arrangements and leave arrangements for teachers and special needs assistants employed in recognised primary and post primary schools.
Employers are advised of an amendment to Circular 0038/2022. Please refer to Information Note TC/IN 0004/2023 titled “COVID-19: Changes to Special Leave with Pay from 22nd May 2023 for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools”.
From 22nd May 2023, the maximum Special Leave with Pay entitlement is 5 consecutive days in any one instance, which is the current HSE stated self-isolation period.
As public health advice may change, please always refer to the HSE website for the most up to date information.
Please refer to Circular 0039/2022 titled Coronavirus (COVID-19): Updated Working Arrangements For Staff Other Than Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in Education and Training Boards.
Teachers and SNAs should complete the form at Appendix A of Circular 0038/2022 and submit it to their employer as soon as possible.
Staff Other Than Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in Education and Training Boards should complete the form at Appendix A of Circular 0039/2022 .