Leave of absence following assault for school staff
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From: Department of Education
- Published on: 3 December 2019
- Last updated on: 24 January 2023
What leave of absence following assault is
Leave of absence may be granted to a teacher or special needs assistant who is unable to perform their duties due to a physical injury following an assault that happened in the course of their duties and during approved school activities.
Leave is granted in accordance with the provisions of the scheme outlined in the Circulars 0061/2017and 0062/2017.
Apply
Teachers and SNAs
An application form (Appendix A of the Circular) must be completed by the teacher or SNA concerned and by the employer. It must be forwarded by the employer to the department, or Education and Training Boards within a week of the incident.
- Circular 0061/2017 -Scheme for Leave of Absence following Assault for Registered Teachers in recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools
- Circular 0062/2017 - Scheme for Leave of Absence following Assault for Special Needs Assistants in recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools
Staff other than teachers and special needs assistants in Education and Training Board workplaces
Circular 0043/2020: Scheme for Leave of Absence following Assault for Staff other than Teachers and Special Needs Assistants in Education and Training Board Workplaces
Lecturers employed in an Institute of Technology and Technological University
Circular 0063/2019: Scheme for Leave of Absence Following Assault for lecturers employed in an Institute of Technology and Technological University
Contact
Teacher and SNAs: Teacher/SNA Terms and Conditions Section
- Address:
- Teacher/SNA Terms & Conditions, Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 X659
- Email:
- Telephone:
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(090) 648 3734
- Summary:
- Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) are encouraged to submit queries regarding SNA Leave Schemes to their employers in the first instance. All employers have access to applicable Circulars relating to SNA Leave Schemes. Queries relating to statutory and non-statutory SNAs Leave Schemes can be submitted to Leave Admin Section, Teacher/SNA Terms and Conditions Section at the email address above. Recruitment and Appointment Unit in Teacher/SNA Terms and Conditions Section sets out the recruitment and appointment procedures for SNAs for the primary and post primary sector. Queries should be submitted to PORqueries@education.gov.ie