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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

• The precise duties of the post will be determined by the principal/outreach teacher/ Education Authority officer.
• 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.

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 www.eani.org.uk)
• Have a minimum of six months experience of working with a child/children in a formal learning environment e.g. school, nursery or playgroup
• Evidence of a working knowledge of information technology systems including: 1) Microsoft Word and Outlook, and/or 2) C2K schools IT systems

Desirable Skills

• Have a minimum of one years experience of working with a child/children with special educational needs
• Have a minimum of six months experience working as a Classroom Assistant with a child/children with special educational needs

Further Information

Monday-Friday.

Application Information

Application & Information: https://www.eani.org.uk/job-opportunities (paste into a web browser)