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 the educational support and the care of pupils with special educational needs who are in the teacher’s care in or outside the classroom.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Special Classroom Support

• Assist the teacher with the support and care to 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).
• Assist with authorised programmes (e.g., Education Plan, Care Plan) and participate in evaluation of the support, encouraging pupil participation.
• Contribute to inclusion of the pupil in mainstream schools under directions of the class teacher.
• Assist with operational d...