Special Education Needs TA - Ballymena, Co. Antrim, United Kingdom - Knewin

Description

Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs) x12
Employment type Full-Time
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 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 RESPONSIBILITIES The 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 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. - 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. - Assist pupil(s) in moving around school and on and off transport.

GENERAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT - 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: - ensuring the pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided; - assisting in motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required; - promoting the independence of pupils to enhance learning; - helping pupil(s) stay on work set; - meeting physical/medical needs as required whilst encouraging independence.

- 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 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. - OTHER DUTIES - Attend relevant in-service training. - Assist work placement students with practical tasks. - The Education Authority is a non-departmental body sponsored by the Department of Education in Northern Ireland.
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