Part-Time Special Education Classroom Assistant

National Instruments; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

St Nicholas' Primary School Ardglass seeks a part-time Classroom Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs under the direction of the class teacher. You will assist with personalised plans, help with daily activities, and ensure safe movement around the school and transport as needed.

The role requires a Level 2 qualification or at least 12 months’ relevant experience, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to work flexibly within a team to promote inclusive

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum Level 2 qualification or have 12 months’ classroom experience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Understand development needs of children and young people.
• Able to plan, organise, and follow agreed systems and plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the educational support and care of pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist with non-invasive medical/clinical difficulties and promote pupil wellbeing.
• Contribute to inclusion of pupils in mainstream schools under teacher direction.
• Support movement of pupils around the school and to transport, ensuring safety.
• Assist with recording pupil progress and preparing learning resources.
• Attend in-service training and support work placement students; undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Health and safety

Child development

Planning & organising

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible & creative

Confidentiality

Education

Level 2 qualification

12 months experience

Tools

Digital technologies

Job description

St Nicholas' Primary School Ardglass seeks a part-time Classroom Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs under the direction of the class teacher. You will assist with personalised plans, help with daily activities, and ensure safe movement around the school and transport as needed.

The role requires a Level 2 qualification or at least 12 months’ relevant experience, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to work flexibly within a team to promote inclusive