JOB DESCRIPTION

Classroom Assistant – Special Educational Needs. Reports to: The Principal, through the class teacher.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the class teacher/outreach teacher/Education Authority, assist with educational support and the care of pupil(s) with special educational needs who are in the teacher’s care in or outside the classroom.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Special Classroom Support

• Assist the teacher with support and care of pupils with special educational needs, enabling access to the curriculum and attending to personal needs including dietary, feeding, toileting etc.
• Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupils to be supported.
• Assist with authorised programmes (e.g., Education Plan, Care Plan), participate in the evaluation of the support and encourage pupil participation in such programmes.
• Contribute to the inclusion of the pupil in mainstream schools u...