Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
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In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.
The following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay 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:
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 months 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 as a SEN classroom assistant within a specialist provision unit or school.
OR
Option 2:
Have a minimum of 12 months experience of working in a specialist provision unit or school.
Sifting by Application Form
Sifting by Application Form and verified at Interview
Demonstrate a working knowledge of:
- Health and safety requirements
- Development needs of children and/or young people.
- Child protection and safeguarding
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.
Interview/Assessment
Ability to build positive and supportive relationships.
Empathy
Confidentiality
Interview
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.
Qualification
- Have completed training relevant to the role/statement for example:
- MLD/SLD
- ASD
- Hold a minimum of level 2 passes in English and/or Mathematics or higher-level qualifications
Experience
- Specific experience of working with a children with Moderate Learning Difficulties within specialist provision in mainstream.
- 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 youWILLbe 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.To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority click here.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
- 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 schools under the directions of the class teacher.
- Assist with operational difficulties and non-invasive medical/clinical 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.
- Assist pupil(s) learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by assisting with the management of the learning environment through:
- Be aware of school policies procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.
- Establish a supportive relationship with the pupils concerned.
- Prepare and produce appropriate resources to support pupil(s) and take care of material for play sessions.
- Supervise groups of pupils or individual pupils on specified activities including talking and listening using ICT extra curricular activities and other duties as directed by the class teacher/officer.
- Under the direction of the teacher and following an appropriate risk assessment assist with off-site activities.
- Provide continuity of adult care of e.g. supervising play and cloakrooms including hand washing toileting etc.
- Provide supervision/support including the administration of prescribed medicines and drugs for children who are ill and deal with minor cuts and grazes.
- Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.
- Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a pupil requires expert or immediate attention.
- Assist with classroom administration.
- Assist the class teacher and/or other professionals with the implementation of the system for recording the pupil(s) progress.
- Contribute to the maintenance of pupil(s) progress records.
- Provide regular feedback about the pupil(s) to the teacher/officer.
- Duplicate written materials assist with production of charts and displays record radio and television programmes catalogue and process books and resources.
- Attend relevant in-service training.
- Assist work placement students with practical tasks.
- Such other duties as may be assigned by the principal/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer within the level of the post.
Employment Type
Full Time
