Empowering Special Needs Classroom Assistant

Eani; Holywood; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Eani is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs under the direction of teaching staff and Education Authority guidelines. The role focuses on enabling access to the curriculum, promoting independence, and providing safe, supportive care in and out of the classroom.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong planning, communication, and teamwork skills, with a commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and confidential handling of pupil information.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate effective planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow agreed systems and plans.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support a child-centred learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with educational support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Promote independence and access to curriculum.
• supervise groups or individuals during activities and transport.

Skills

Planning & organising

Follow systems & plans

Teamwork

Creativity in learning

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 qualification (Certificate/Diploma)

Level 3 qualification (desirable)

Tools

Digital learning tools

Job description

Eani is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs under the direction of teaching staff and Education Authority guidelines. The role focuses on enabling access to the curriculum, promoting independence, and providing safe, supportive care in and out of the classroom.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong planning, communication, and teamwork skills, with a commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and confidential handling of pupil information.