Special Needs Assistant Posts 2023/2024

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the below cover vacancy. All appointments are to Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board, but candidates will be assigned in the first instance to the school listed below during the 2023/2024 session. The expected commencement date will be Monday 19th February 2024 at 13.00 hours. A panel may also be formed for other vacancies in our post-primary schools and centres during the 2023/2024 session. Vacancies are subject to the posts not being required for the Department of Education Redeployment process.


Ref: PP 01.2023 School: Columba College Killucan Post: Special Needs Assistant (x 1 Full Time post) (Specific Purpose arising from Career Break) (71430C)

▪QQI level 5/6 component certificate in Special Needs Assisting or equivalent desirable
▪Experience working in an Autism Unit is desirable.
▪Experience in a post primary setting is desirable

Candidates who wish to apply for the above position(s) with Longford and Westmeath ETB are advised that they must apply through www.etbvacancies.ie not later than 13.00 hours on Monday January 29th 2024.

Ms. Liz Lavery, Chief Executive