Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educationa

Job location: Belfast

Salary: £20,092 - £24,491 per annum pro rata

Hours: 25

Worktime: Monday - Friday

Closing date: 03/02/2022

Employer: Education Authority (South Eastern)

Business: Education Employing Authority

Address: Grahamsbridge Road

Dundonald

Postcode: BT16 2HS

Telephone: 028 90566200

Email: schoolsrecruitment@eani.org.uk

Website: www.eani.org.uk/job-opportunities

Job Duties: 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.See job information pack for further details.

Qualifications / Experience: Hold a minimum of a Level 2 childcare qualification as approved by EA (A list of approved qualifications is available to download from the EA website www.eani.org.uk)ORHave a minimum of six months paid experience of working with a child/children with special educational needs in a special school and/or a special unit attached to a mainstream schoolSee job information pack for further details

Application Method: Online: https://www.eani.org.uk/job-opportunities

Emp ref 21004145