Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs

PERSON SPECIFICATION
NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage
. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Option 1

• Qualifications and Experience

• 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 gained in a formal learning environment, or through a placement as part of the Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification

• OR

Option 2

Have a minimum of 12 months’ experience of working in a formal learning environment.

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Sifting by Application Form and verified at Interview

Core Knowledge

Demonstrate a working knowledge of:

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

Skills

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.

Core Behaviours

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

SECTION 2 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Qualifications And Experience

Qualification

Have Completed Training Relevant To The Role/statement, For Example

• Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• ASD

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

• Additional working experience in a formal learning environment.
• Specific experience of working with a children/ young person with special educational needs/ particular need as per statement
• Experience of working as a Classroom Assistant with pupils in a particular setting i.e. primary
• Ability to use digital technologies to assist in learning and the preparation of resources

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DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

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.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT

• Assist the teacher with the support…