Ireland Revised Special Needs Assistant Salaries from 1 June 2026 (Ireland, June 2026)
Circular 0057/2026 revised salaries for Special Needs Assistants from 1 June 2026 under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026. The circular applies across primary, post-primary and ETB sectors.
Circular 0057/2026 revised salaries for Special Needs Assistants from 1 June 2026 under the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026. The circular applies across primary, post-primary and ETB sectors.
What Changed?
SNA pay rates were updated for the June 2026 phase of the national public service pay agreement.
Old System vs New System
SNAs were paid under the earlier 2026 rates that applied from 1 February 2026.
Schools, ETBs and payroll administrators must apply the revised SNA salary rates from 1 June 2026.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students are not directly affected in entitlement rules, but SNA pay conditions are part of maintaining the support workforce for inclusive education.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents do not need to take action, but the change supports the employment framework for staff assisting students with care needs.
School / Institution Impact
Schools and ETBs must ensure SNA payroll is updated and aligned with the June 2026 circular.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers are indirectly affected through continuity of the SNA workforce and coordination of support staff in schools.
Key Dates
- 2026-05-25: Circular 0057/2026 published
- 2026-06-01: revised SNA salary rates effective.
What To Do
- Schools
- ETBs and payroll services should update SNA pay scales and confirm that the June 2026 effective date is reflected in payments.
What To Watch Next
Watch for future SNA pay circulars and any changes linked to the updated SNA role and allocation framework.
Global Context
Support-staff pay is an important inclusion policy indicator because many education systems rely on classroom assistants to support students with additional needs.
Source Record
Source type: Circular
Source name: Department of Education and Youth - Circular 0057/2026