Classroom Assistant; Special Educational Specialist Provision

Job Reference: )Primary Location :
Antrim-Newtownabbey-Earlview Primary School and Nursery Contract Type :
Permanent Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : N/AStatus :
Part-Time Contract Options :
Flexible working arrangements available during school holidays (E.g. Option 1, 2,
3)
Hours per Week : 15 Hours per Week Working Pattern :
Monday - Friday Grade/Scale :
Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs) | NJC pt 17- 20 | £16.5261 - £17.3651 per hour Additional Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s) : WC 5th October Additional Information:
Post is an existing Specialist Provision SLD classJOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Classroom Assistant – Additional Special Educational Needs

REPORTS TO:

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

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The precise duties of the post will be determined by the principal/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer.

ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT(at least one of the three duties below should be carried out as a requirement of the post)
Undertake more comprehensive or invasive medical/clinical procedures.

Help pupils with specialist communication skills and/or sensory difficulties access the curriculum.

Deal with pupils with very challenging behaviour as identified by the Educational Psychology Service as requiring additional provision.

SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT 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 classroom under the direction of the class teacher.

Assist with operational difficulties and medical 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.

GENERAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT 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  aware of school policies, procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.

Establish a supportive relationship with the pupils concerned.

Prepare and produce appropriate resources to support pupil(s) and take care of material for play sessions.

Supervise groups of pupils, or individual pupils on specified activities including talking and listening, using ICT, extra curricular activities, and other duties as directed by the class teacher/officer.

Under the direction of the teacher, and following an appropriate risk assessment, assist with off-site activities.

Provide continuity of adult care of e.g. supervising play and cloakrooms including hand washing, toileting etc.

Provide…