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Maternity leave for teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs)
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Maternity leave is a statutory leave of absence from employment for teachers and special needs assistants.
For further information, please refer to the Maternity Leave Scheme contained in Circular Letter 0054/2019 titled ”Leave Schemes for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools”.
Due to legislative changes, employers are advised of an amendment to the Maternity Leave Scheme. Please refer to Information Note TC/IN 0010/2024
In relation to breastfeeding breaks for teachers, please refer to Circular 0052/2023 titled “Breastfeeding Breaks for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools”.
For further information on Maternity Protection Entitlements for SNA’s please refer to Circular 0017/2013 titled ‘Maternity Protection Entitlements for Special Needs Assistants’.
Due to legislative changes, employers are advised of an amendment to Circular 0017/2013 titled ‘Maternity Protection Entitlements for Special Needs Assistants'. Please refer to Information Note TC/IN 0011/2024.
In relation to breastfeeding breaks for SNAs, please refer to Circular 0053/2023 titled “Breastfeeding Breaks for Special Needs Assistants employed In Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools”.
A teacher must complete the Application Form on page 57 of Circular 0054/2019 and submit it to their employer at least 6 weeks prior to the planned commencement date.
Special needs assistants must complete the application form on page 11 of Circular 0017/2013 and return it to their employer at least six weeks in advance of commencement of the leave.