Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs)

Job Title

Classroom Assistant – Additional Special Educational Needs

Reports to: School Principal, through class teacher

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the class teacher/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer, assist with the educational support and care of the pupils with special educational needs in or outside the classroom.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Additional Special Classroom Support – undertake at least one of:
  • Undertake more comprehensive or invasive medical/clinical procedures.
  • Help pupils with specialist communication skills or sensory difficulties access the curriculum.
  • Deal with pupils with very challenging behaviour as identified by the Educational Psychology Service.
• Special Classroom Support:
  • Assist the teacher with the support and care of pupils with special educational needs, including enabling curriculum access and attending to ...