SNAs may get better job security under NCSE scheme

At present, SNAs are allocated as a school-based resource meaning their job security can be affected if a student moves on from a school, demographics change, or care needs are reduced. Picture: iStock

Work is under way on a scheme to improve job security for special needs assistants (SNAs) that will allow them to move to another school when faced with falling enrolments or changing demographics.

An SNA redeployment scheme, to be operated by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), will, for the first time, allow SNAs to be redeployed to another school, if they are no longer required in the initial school.