SEN Classroom Assistant – Inclusive Learning Support

National Instruments; Strabane; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

National Instruments invites applications for a Classroom Assistant – Special Educational Needs to support pupils under the direction of teachers and Education Authority. You will help enable curriculum access, assist with personal care needs, and support inclusion within mainstream settings.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, promoting independence, and assisting with plans while contributing to a safe learning environment and appropriate resource support.

Qualifications

• Health and safety requirements
• Development needs of children and/or young people
• Child protection and safeguarding
• Effective planning and organising skills
• Ability to follow agreed systems and plans
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively to help ensure a child-centred learning experience
• Effective and positive communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with the support and care of pupil(s) with special educational needs
• Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s) to be supported
• Assist with authorised programmes (e.g. Education Plan, Care Plan), participate in the evaluation of the support and encourage pupil(s) participation in such programmes
• Contribute to the inclusion of the pupil in mainstream schools under the directions of the class teacher
• Assist with operational difficulties and non-invasive medical/clinical difficulties pertaining to pupil(s) disabilities
• Support in implementing behavioural management programmes as directed
• Assist pupil(s) in moving around school and on and off transport
• Assist with classroom administration
• Assist the class teacher and/or other professionals with the implementation of the system for recording the pupil(s) progress
• Contribute to the maintenance of pupil(s) progress records
• Provide regular feedback about the pupil(s) to the teacher/officer
• Duplicate written materials, assist with production of charts and displays, record radio and television programmes, catalogue and process books and resources
• Attend relevant in-service training
• Assist work placement students with practical tasks

Skills

Planning

Organising

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification

Job description

National Instruments invites applications for a Classroom Assistant – Special Educational Needs to support pupils under the direction of teachers and Education Authority. You will help enable curriculum access, assist with personal care needs, and support inclusion within mainstream settings.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, promoting independence, and assisting with plans while contributing to a safe learning environment and appropriate resource support.