Employers misusing JobBridge to fill potential SNA posts, union claims

A union representing thousands of special needs assistants says it has encountered at least 100 cases where potential SNA posts have been filled through the JobBridge scheme.

Employers misusing JobBridge to fill potential SNA posts, union claims

Impact, in a submission to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection, said only experienced SNAs could deliver the maximum educational and social benefits to children with special needs.

“Impact supports quality work experience programmes as a means of enhancing skills and providing a valuable first step into the world of work.

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