Classroom Assistant; Special Educational

Job in Dunmurry, BT17, Northern Ireland, UK

Listing for: Education Authority (Northern Ireland)

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-22

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Special Education Assistant

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 18000 - 24000 GBP Yearly GBP 18000.00 24000.00 YEAR

Position: Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
Location: Dunmurry

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Option 1

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment 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 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.

OR Option 2

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

Sifting by Application Form

Sifting by Application Form and verified at Interview

Core Knowledge

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

Interview/Assessment Skills

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

Interview

SECTION 2 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Factor Desirable Criteria Method Of Assessment Qualifications And Experience

Qualification

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

Experience (options)

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. nursery/primary.
Ability to use digital technologies to assist in learning and the preparation of resources