Special Education Classroom Support Assistant

Education Authority; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant to assist with educational support and care for pupils with special educational needs under the direction of a teacher or Education Authority officer.

The role focuses on enabling access to the curriculum, supporting inclusion, managing learning environments, and assisting with administration and progress records while promoting pupil independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher 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.
• Assist pupil(s) learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by assisting with the management of the learning environment through: clarifying and explaining instruction; ensuring the pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided; assisting in motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required; assisting in areas requiring reinforcement or development; promoting the independence of pupils to enhance learning; helping pupil(s) stay on work set; meeting physical/medical needs as required whilst encouraging independence.
• 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.
• Such other duties as may be assigned by the principal/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer within the level of the post.

Job description

Education Authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant to assist with educational support and care for pupils with special educational needs under the direction of a teacher or Education Authority officer.

The role focuses on enabling access to the curriculum, supporting inclusion, managing learning environments, and assisting with administration and progress records while promoting pupil independence.