SEN Classroom Assistant: Empower Student Growth

Sullivan Upper School

Holywood

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 22,000

Part time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work Scheme
Benenden Healthcare
Free on-site parking
Overtime

Job summary

Sullivan Upper School in Belfast Road, Holywood, BT18 9EP is seeking three caring Classroom Assistants to support pupils with SEN in its Secondary Department. Fixed-term, part-time, term-time positions available across two 32.5-hour weeks and one 19.5-hour week.

You will work under the SENCO to help pupils access the curriculum, implement Education Plans, and promote confidence and independence in a safe, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

  • Be aged 18 or over.
  • Hold GCSEs, or equivalent, in English, Mathematics and at least three other subjects.
  • Have paid or voluntary experience supporting post-primary-aged children with special educational needs.
  • Understand the role of a Special Educational Needs Classroom Assistant.
  • Have knowledge of child development, particularly relating to special educational needs.
  • Be confident using ICT, including cloud-based applications such as OneDrive or Google Drive.
  • Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and colleagues.
  • Be empathetic, flexible, reliable and committed to confidentiality.
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Be willing to undertake relevant training.
  • A relevant Classroom Assistant qualification and experience providing one-to-one SEN support within a post-primary school would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Providing individual and small-group support in and outside the classroom.
  • Supporting pupils with learning activities, equipment and classroom resources.
  • Helping to implement Education Plans, Care Plans and behaviour-support programmes.
  • Encouraging pupil participation, motivation and independence.
  • Supporting pupils with personal, physical, medical or dietary needs when required.
  • Supervising pupils during breaks, movement between classes and off-site activities.
  • Monitoring progress and providing regular feedback to teachers and the SENCO.
  • Maintaining accurate records and respecting pupil confidentiality.
  • Helping to provide a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience
Communication
ICT proficiency
Teamwork
Confidentiality

Education

GCSE English & Maths
Classroom Assistant qualification
Post-primary SEN knowledge

Tools

OneDrive
Google Drive

Job description

Sullivan Upper School in Belfast Road, Holywood, BT18 9EP is seeking three caring Classroom Assistants to support pupils with SEN in its Secondary Department. Fixed-term, part-time, term-time positions available across two 32.5-hour weeks and one 19.5-hour week.

You will work under the SENCO to help pupils access the curriculum, implement Education Plans, and promote confidence and independence in a safe, inclusive setting.

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