Empowering SEN Classroom Assistant

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Lisburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs under the direction of teachers. The role covers both classroom and off-site activities, including supervision, preparation of resources and administration tasks.

The successful candidate will work flexibly to promote a child-centred learning experience, follow school policies, and maintain confidentiality while supporting pupil development and inclusion within mainstream

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant area.
• Have a minimum of 6 weeks experience in a learning environment or a Level 2 placement.
• Desirable: Level 3 qualification in a relevant area; Level 2 English/Maths.
• Understand health and safety, child protection and safeguarding.
• Ability to use digital technologies to assist learning and resource preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the support and care of pupils with special educational needs to enable access to the curriculum.
• Support in implementing behavioural management programmes.
• Assist with moving pupils around the school and during transport.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Prepare resources and assist with recording pupil progress.
• Provide regular feedback to the class teacher.

Skills

Planning & organising

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Health & safety awareness

Education

Level 2 qualification in a relevant area

Level 3 qualification in a relevant area

English and/or Mathematics Level 2

Tools

Digital learning technologies

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs under the direction of teachers. The role covers both classroom and off-site activities, including supervision, preparation of resources and administration tasks.

The successful candidate will work flexibly to promote a child-centred learning experience, follow school policies, and maintain confidentiality while supporting pupil development and inclusion within mainstream