Special Needs Assistant Recruitment and Qualifications

Description

The appointment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) is a matter for the individual school authority, subject to agreed procedures, and must take account of all appropriate legislation. 

• Circular 0021/2011 - Educational Qualifications for Appointment as Special Needs Assistant (SNA)
• Circular 0030/2019 Recruitment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) - Supplementary Assignment Arrangements for the 2019/20 school year

Primary Schools - Procedures for Appointment

• Refer to Appendix H in the Governance Manual for Primary Schools 2015 - 2019 
• Circular SNA 03/03 - Appointment Procedures for Special Needs Assistants (Updated August 2007)
• Special Needs Assistant - Appointment Form

Contact

• E-mail:teachersna@education.gov.ie
• Address: Teacher and Special Needs Assistants  - Terms and Conditions Unit, Department of Education and Skills, Cornamadddy, Athlone, County Westmeath, N37 X659
• Phone: (090) 648 3829