SEN Classroom Support Specialist

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) seeks a Classroom Assistant – Special Educational Needs to support pupils with SEN under the guidance of the class teacher. You will assist with educational support and care inside and outside the classroom, helping pupils access the curriculum and participate in learning activities.

The role requires understanding of pupil needs, adherence to school policies, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant area from a recognised accredited awarding body.
• AND Have a minimum of 6 weeks experience which has been gained either through working in a formal learning environment or through a placement completed as part of your level 2 (or equivalent) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the support and care of pupil(s) with special educational needs e.g. enable access to the curriculum, attend to personal needs including dietary, feeding, toileting etc.
• 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.
• Be aware of school policies, procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.
• Establish a supportive relationship with the pupils concerned.
• Prepare and produce appropriate resources to support pupil(s) and take care of material for play sessions.
• Supervise groups of pupils, or individual pupils on specified activities including talking and listening, using ICT, extra curricular activities, and other duties, as directed by the class teacher/officer.
• Under the direction of the teacher, and following an appropriate risk assessment, assist with off-site activities.
• Provide continuity of adult care of e.g. supervising play and cloakrooms including hand washing, toileting etc.
• Provide supervision/support including the administration of prescribed medicines and drugs for children who are ill and deal with minor cuts and grazes.
• Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.
• Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a pupil requires expert or immediate attention.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Planning & organising

IT systems familiarity

Education

Level 2 qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

C2K IT systems

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) seeks a Classroom Assistant – Special Educational Needs to support pupils with SEN under the guidance of the class teacher. You will assist with educational support and care inside and outside the classroom, helping pupils access the curriculum and participate in learning activities.

The role requires understanding of pupil needs, adherence to school policies, and collaboration with staff.