Other vital Staff members in the School
Category: Staff
Special Needs Assistants (SNA)
Special Needs Assistants in the school
In general terms the SNA acts in a care and support role that is non-teaching in nature and works under the guidance and supervision of the Principal and/or class teacher. The role and duties of the SNA are more clearly defined in DES Circular 0030/2014.
Mr. Trevor Matthews (Caretaker)
Trevor is our school caretaker.
Mrs. Rhona Porter (SNA)
| Mrs. Porter has been part of our school team for seventeen years. She contributes both as an SNA and as an art teacher in after school activities. Rhona values her role and is enthusiastic in supporting the pupils in her care. She likes to help the pupils feel cared for, and feel that they really belong. |
Mrs. Mary Finneran (SNA)
Mary is the SNA in room 4 this year.
Mrs. Jan McElheron (SNA)
Jan joined the staff of St. Oliver Plunkett in 2002. She trained as an SNA at Carysfort College, Blackrock and went on to do extra courses in Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, First Aid, ADHD and Behavioural Issues.
Jan greatly values her role in supporting the pupils in her care to achieve their potential in a safe and caring environment. She is also a huge fan of our artist of the month presentations!
Ms. Jackie Collins (SNA)
Hi, I’m Jackie. I started as a substitute SNA in St. Oliver Plunkett N.S. in 2008. I joined full time in September 2016. Being an SNA here is a very rewarding job. The children make every day fun.
Mrs. Liz West (SNA)
I’m Liz. I joined St. Oliver Plunkett N.S. 13 years ago. I also run the school library and love to see the children flourish.