Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAOption 1

Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment

Hold a minimum of a Level 2 (or equivalent)
* qualification in a relevant area from a recognised accredited awarding body.

• Qualification must be at Certificate or Diploma level. Award level is not acceptable.

AND

Have a minimum of 6 weeks experience which has been gained either through working in a formal learning environment or through a placement completed as part of your level 2 (or equivalent) qualification.

Sifting by Application Form

Sifting by Application Form and verified at Interview

Demonstrate a working knowledge of:

• Health and safety requirements
• Development needs of children and/or young people.
• Child protection and safeguarding

Interview/Assessment

Evidence of the following skills to support child-centred learning and assist with the management of the learning environment:

• Effective planning and organising skills.
• Ability to follow agreed systems and plans.
• Ability to work as part of team
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively to help ensure a child-centred learning experience.
• Effective and positive communication skills.

Interview/Assessment

• Ability to build positive and supportive relationships.
• Empathy
• Confidentiality

Interview

• Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Language and communication
• ASD
• ADHD

Hold a Level 3 (or equivalent level) qualification in a relevant area from a recognised accredited awarding body.

Hold a minimum of level 2 passes in English and/or Mathematics, or higher-level qualifications

• Specific experience of working with a children/ young person with special educational needs/ particular need as per statement

Sifting by Application Form

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.
Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

JOB TITLE: 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 the pupil(s) with special educational needs who is/are in the teacher’s care in or outside the classroom.

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

• 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.

• 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…