Part-Time SEN Classroom Assistant

National Instruments; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

National Instruments is seeking a Classroom Assistant for a Specialist Provision in Antrim-Belfast. The role supports pupils with special educational needs across classroom and wider school settings, assisting with personal care, curriculum access, and behavioural guidance.

A fixed-term, part-time contract of 25 hours weekly is offered. The post emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion, and close collaboration with teaching staff to tailor support per pupil plans and Education Authority directives.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria including health and safety knowledge.
• Understanding child development and safeguarding.
• Effective planning and organising skills.
• Ability to follow agreed systems and plans.
• Ability to work as part of a team; flexible and creative in approach.
• Effective and positive communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the educational support and care of pupils with special educational needs.
• Support inclusion of pupils in mainstream settings.
• Support with behavioural management.
• Assist with moving around school and on transport.
• Provide medicines administration and basic care as required.
• Support with learning activities and resources creation.

Education

Level 2 qualification in a relevant area

6 weeks or 12 months relevant experience

Job description

National Instruments is seeking a Classroom Assistant for a Specialist Provision in Antrim-Belfast. The role supports pupils with special educational needs across classroom and wider school settings, assisting with personal care, curriculum access, and behavioural guidance.

A fixed-term, part-time contract of 25 hours weekly is offered. The post emphasizes safeguarding, inclusion, and close collaboration with teaching staff to tailor support per pupil plans and Education Authority directives.