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2 SECTION 1 – SUPPORTING SEN – SNA APPOINTMENT

2.1 INTRODUCTION

The procedures for making appointments are governed by the procedures laid down in Circular 51/2019

2.2 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SNA RECRUITMENT

The recruitment and appointment of staff is the function of the Board of Management (BoM). The process as outlined here is intended as a reference guide for the Chairperson of the BoM and the Principal and should be read in conjunction with Circular 51/2019. All appointments are subject to the prior approval of the Patron/ETB. The Department will not be liable for any costs, obligations or funding of contracts arising from failure to adhere to the terms of Circular 51/2019 and other relevant DE Circulars

In particular, the BoM is obliged to ensure Openness and transparency throughout the appointment process That the post is within the NCSE allocation for the school That the person appointed meets the minimum required educational qualifications.

The Department may carry out examinations of SNA appointment records. All documentation relating to SNA appointments, listed in 3.6.3 below, must be retained by the employer with the relevant personnel records. Certified evidence of compliance with requirements must be retained on file by the employer for accounting and audit purposes. The employer will provide a copy of this information to the Department, if requested.

2.3 MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT AS AN SNA

The minimum education standard is one of the following: A level 3 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications – see www.qqi for further details A minimum of 3 grade Ds in the Junior Certificate The equivalent of either of the above