Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

Eani; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Eani in Belfast is seeking a Classroom Assistant – Special Educational Needs to support pupils in the classroom and on transport under the guidance of teachers. You will help enable access to the curriculum and assist with personal care as needed, fostering a caring learning environment.

You will support authorised programmes, work toward pupil independence, and contribute to inclusion in mainstream settings. A patient, empathetic team player is essential in this school role.

Qualifications

• Assist with educational support and care of pupil(s) with special educational needs.
• Develop understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s) to be supported.
• Assist with authorised programmes (e.g. Education Plan, Care Plan) and encourage pupil participation.
• Contribute to inclusion of pupil in mainstream schools.
• Assist with operational difficulties and non-invasive medical/clinical needs pertaining to pupil disabilities.
• Support in implementing behavioural management programmes as directed.
• Assist pupil(s) in moving around school and on transport.

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.

Job description

Eani in Belfast is seeking a Classroom Assistant – Special Educational Needs to support pupils in the classroom and on transport under the guidance of teachers. You will help enable access to the curriculum and assist with personal care as needed, fostering a caring learning environment.

You will support authorised programmes, work toward pupil independence, and contribute to inclusion in mainstream settings. A patient, empathetic team player is essential in this school role.