Special Education Classroom Support Specialist

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

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for a Classroom Assistant role focused on Special Educational Needs. You will assist teachers in delivering educational support and care for pupils with SEN inside and outside the classroom.

The post involves working under the direction of teachers to develop understanding of pupils' needs, participate in programmes, and support inclusive access to the curriculum. Experience in SEN environments is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Assist with educational support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Contribute to the inclusion of pupils in mainstream schools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the educational support and care of pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist with operational and non-invasive medical/clinical difficulties pertaining to pupil disabilities.
• Support in implementing behavioural management programmes as directed.
• Assist pupils in moving around school and on and off transport.

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for a Classroom Assistant role focused on Special Educational Needs. You will assist teachers in delivering educational support and care for pupils with SEN inside and outside the classroom.

The post involves working under the direction of teachers to develop understanding of pupils' needs, participate in programmes, and support inclusive access to the curriculum. Experience in SEN environments is beneficial.