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Recruitment & Appointment of SNAs


This section provides comprehensive guidelines and resources for the recruitment and appointment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) in schools.

It includes essential circulars, procedures, and policies to ensure a standardised and effective hiring process.

Circulars

A circular is an official document or communication issued by an organisation, such as a government department, to provide information, instructions, or guidelines to a specific group of people.

Circulars are often used to disseminate important updates, policy changes, or procedural instructions. They are typically distributed to ensure that everyone within the organisation or affected by the information is aware of the relevant details and can act accordingly.

Circulars help maintain consistency and clarity in communication across various departments and stakeholders

  • Circular 0053/2024 – Recruitment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) - Supplementary Assignment Arrangements for the 2024/2025 school year
  • Circular 0049/2024– Special Needs Assistant Allocation 2024/25
  • 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 employed in Second Level Schools.
  • Circular 0015/2005 – Contract of Employment of Special Needs Assistants (Primary)
  • Circular 0003/2003 – Appointment Procedures for Special Needs Assistants (Updated August 2007)

Websites where SNA positions are advertised

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