Classroom Assistant (Additional SEN)

CAMPHILL COMMUNITY GLENCRAIG; Holywood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community in Northern Ireland seeks Classroom Assistants to support students with complex special educational needs. Roles include engaging students in learning, providing essential support in an idyllic natural setting, and ensuring well-being and skill development. The position requires compassion, experience in caregiving, and a Level 3 Qualification.

Benefits

28 Days annual leave (pro rata)

12 Statutory Days

Additional 15 off duty days

Annual incremental pay increase on a 6-point scale

Occupational Sick Pay Scheme

Free on-site parking

Paid 30 min break

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or caring field for at least six months.
• Demonstrates Glencraig’s values.
• Ability to manage behaviours of concern effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support students in engaging with the curriculum and daily activities.
• Promote independence and learning for students with special educational needs.
• May involve personal care and managing challenging behaviours.

Skills

SEN

Special Needs

Working with children

Learning support

Supporting Teachers

Special Needs Teaching

Education

Level 3 Qualification

GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C or above or equivalent

Job description

Purpose of the Job:

Due to the ongoing expansion of our school, we are recruiting for a number of Classroom Assistants (Additional Special Educational Needs) to join an established team, providing the highest possible standard of educational support and care to students with a range of complex special educational needs, and in particular, autism spectrum condition.

The post involves supporting our students to engage with the curriculum by participating in meaningful daily activities which nurture well-being and encourage the development of skills. As a Classroom Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting independence and learning within an idyllic natural setting.

The Classroom Assistant’s role may require an element of personal care and at times will require the use of redirection or physical intervention as a last resort, with those presenting with behaviours of concern.

*Please Note – this role does not currently meet the criteria set by the UK Home Office for the Tier 2 Health and Social Care Visa *

Closing date: 4pm –Tuesday 24th June 2025

Salary: £ 22,464-£24,361 per annum N.B. Salaries are paid equally over 12 months

Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, Thursday – 8.30am-2.30pm

34 hours per week for 49 weeks (3 weeks off duty) *Additional hours after school, on weekends or during off

duty periods, may be available in our on-site children’s and adults’ homes if NISCC registered, through our

internal bank staff facility. Glencraig meets this professional fee.

Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 55 days:28 days plus 12 statutory days plus staff benefit from an additional 15 days off duty days*

Essential Criteria:

Demonstrates Glencraig’s values

Level 3 Qualification (This criterion may be waived in the case of a candidate who fulfils the Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Criteria.)

At least six months’ experience in an educational or caring field

A team player

Knowledge, understanding and experience of dealing with behaviours of concern both as an individual, and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria:

GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C or above or equivalent

Training in Positive Behaviour Support

Experience in a Camphill School or SEN school setting

Good awareness and ability in a variety of areas of learning e.g. literacy, numeracy, science, arts and crafts

To apply this vacancy application packs including a detailed job description and personnel specification are available to download from the Glencraig website –Completed applications should be returned to the HR Department no later than the date and time stipulated above.

Camphill Community Glencraig is an equal opportunities employer.

Skills:
SEN Special Needs Working with children Learning support Supporting Teachers Special Needs Teaching

Benefits:
28 Days annual leave (pro rata) 12 Statutory Days Additional 15 off duty day Annual incremental pay increase on a 6-point scale Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Free on-site parking Paid 30 min break