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Job description

Under the direction of the class teacher/outreach teacher/Education Authority, 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. .

Responsibilities

• Evidence of effective planning and organising skills to ensure work is completed on time to the required standard
• Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a pupil requires expert or immediate attention.
• Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.
• Provide continuity of adult care of e.g., supervising play and cloakrooms including hand washing, toileting etc.
• 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.
• Catalogue and process books and resources.
• Duplicate written materials, assist with production of charts and displays, record radio and television programmes.
• Provide regular feedback about the pupil(s) to the teacher/officer.
• 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.
• Evidence of an ability to work flexibly and creatively to help ensure a child-centred learning experience

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 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 eani.org.uk)
• Demonstrable knowledge of the following: The requirements of a Classroom Assistant (special educational needs) Child development issues Health and safety requirements, relevant to the role
• Have a minimum of six month's experience of working with a child/children in a formal learning environment e.g., school, nursery or playgroup
• Evidence of a knowledge of the NI Pre-School Curriculum
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven team working and collaborative skills

Desirable Skills

• Have a minimum of one year's experience of working with a child/children with special educational needs

Further Information

Location: Dunclug Nursery School. Salary: £11.4935 - £11.7029 per hour. Work time - 12.15 - 2.45pm, Monday - Friday.