JOB DESCRIPTION
EOTAS makes educational provision for children with social emotional and behavioural needs, who, without its provision cannot sustain access to education.
EOTAS programmes form part of the EA’s Behaviour Support and Provisions Service and function within a multi-disciplinary setting to support the individual needs of young people.
Why might you like to work for us?
We are passionate about what we do and we want every child to have an outstanding education. Our work is important because it impacts the lives of children, young people and their families on a daily basis. We are enthusiastic, driven and flexible in our approach to teaching, learning and supporting the well-being of pupils with range of needs and abilities. We continually monitor and assess academic and well-being progress to ensure the best possible outcomes for individuals, and offer pastoral support to pupils through their learning. We are committed to developing outstanding practice and a passion for making a difference to the education and lives of our young people by building positive, supportive and nurturing relationships.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As detailed in the Teachers’ (Terms and Conditions of Employment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987. To view click here:
In addition to teaching duties the successful candidate will be required to support the wider EOTAS provision at key stages 3 & 4, and may be required to work across other EOTAS Centres within a reasonable distance.
The successful applicant will also be required to:
1. Contribute to the delivery of a range of interventions
•Contribute to the delivery of intervention for pupils who require more specific support in relation to SEBD;
•Devise, implement and evaluate individualised well-being plans for pupils being supported;
•Utilise an appropriate range of teaching and assessment approaches, in accordance with the identified needs of pupils;
•Maintain reports of intervention, assessment and progress for each pupil receiving support.
2. Promote Parental/Carer Involvement
•Promote and develop effective partnerships with parents and carers to enable them to support their children’s learning, well-being and development. This will involve liaising with parents, offering advice and support;
•Encourage liaison between home and centre to maximise consistency in relation to the effective strategies that are being implemented to meet the needs of the pupil.
3. Liaise with other EA Services and Agencies
•Promote a co-ordinated approach to supporting the pupils in the centre;
•Work collaboratively with mainstream schools, teachers, youth workers, parents/carers, other EA Services and external agencies to ensure that pupils’ needs are addressed holistically;
•Contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, as appropriate, regarding the needs of individual pupils.
4. Be involved with Continuing Professional Development
•Keep informed of current research, approaches, teaching strategies, methodologies and resources relevant to teaching and supporting pupils with SEBD so that appropriate interventions can be applied in the learning environment;
•Participate in staff development programmes and in-service training.
5. Any Other Duties
Undertake any other related duties as required by the Education Authority.