Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs)

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 RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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 ed...