Job Title: Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs), Craigavon
Client: Education Authority
Location: Craigavon
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 35284420c18c
Job Views: 2
Posted: 21.05.2025
Expiry Date: 05.07.2025
Job Description:
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direction of the class teacher/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer, assist with the educational support and the care of the pupil(s) with special educational needs who are in the teacher’s care in or outside the classroom.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The precise duties of the post will be determined by the principal/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer.
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT (at least one of the three duties below should be carried out as a requirement of the post):
* Undertake more comprehensive or invasive medical/clinical procedures.
* Help pupils with specialist communication skills and/or sensory difficulties access the curriculum.
* Deal with pupils with very challenging behaviour as identified by the Educational Psychology Service as requiring additional provision.
SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT
* Assist the teacher with the support and care of pupil(s) with special educational needs, e.g., enable access to the curriculum, attend to personal needs including dietary, feeding, toileting, etc.
* Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s) to be supported.
* Assist with authorised programmes (e.g., Education Plan, Care Plan), participate in the evaluation of the support, and encourage pupil participation.
* Contribute to the inclusion of the pupil in mainstream classroom under the teacher's direction.
* Assist with operational and medical difficulties related to pupil disabilities.
* Support in implementing behavioural management programmes as directed.
* Assist pupils in moving around school and on transport.
GENERAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT
* Assist pupils in learning effectively both in groups and individually by managing the learning environment, explaining instructions, motivating pupils, and promoting independence.
* Maintain confidentiality and establish supportive relationships with pupils.
* Prepare resources and supervise activities, including off-site activities following risk assessments.
* Provide supervision and support, including administering prescribed medicines and dealing with minor injuries.
* Ensure a safe environment and report any signs requiring immediate attention.
ADMINISTRATION
* Assist with classroom administration and record keeping of pupil progress.
* Provide feedback to teachers and assist with resource management.
OTHER DUTIES
* Attend in-service training and assist work placement students.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal within the post's level.
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