SEN Classroom Support Specialist

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) in Magherafelt is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in and out of the classroom. You will work under the guidance of a class teacher to enable access to the curriculum and assist with personal care needs.

The role involves implementing programmes, promoting pupil independence, maintaining records, and helping with transport and safety.

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum of a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant area.
• Minimum 6 weeks experience in a formal learning environment.
• OR 12 months' experience of working in a formal learning environment.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development and safeguarding.
• Demonstrate effective planning, organisation, teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with the support and care of pupil(s) with special educational needs, enabling access to the curriculum and attending to personal needs.
• Develop understanding of the pupil(s) needs to be supported.
• Assist with authorised programmes (e.g. Education Plan, Care Plan) and participate in evaluation and participation of programmes.
• Contribute to inclusion of the pupil in mainstream schools under directions of the class teacher.
• Assist with operational difficulties and non-invasive medical/clinical difficulties pertaining to pupil(s) disabilities.
• Support behavioural management programmes as directed.
• Assist pupil(s) in moving around school and on/off transport.
• Assist pupil(s) learn as effectively as possible by managing the learning environment, clarifying instructions, and ensuring use of equipment.

Skills

Planning & Organising

Teamwork

Flexibility

Communication

Health & Safety

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Education

Level 2 qualification

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) in Magherafelt is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs in and out of the classroom. You will work under the guidance of a class teacher to enable access to the curriculum and assist with personal care needs.

The role involves implementing programmes, promoting pupil independence, maintaining records, and helping with transport and safety.