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Job description

To be responsible to the Principal for the provision of assistance to teachers/classroom assistants in/outside school with care of pupils..

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with toileting/personal hygiene/dressing including the use of basic toileting aids.
• Ensure the safe mobility and general supervision of the pupil(s) within school premises, including the playground and on school outings, transporting pupils belongings, if required.
• Accompany teachers, classroom assistants and/or therapy staff with groups on outings or in respect of individual/group therapy programmes, e.g. swimming, educational outings, hydrotherapy etc.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have a minimum of three month's experience of working with a child/children in a formal environment ie school, nursery or playgroup.
• Demonstrable experience in one or more of the following areas: Providing direct support to a child/children in a formal environment - school, nursery or playgroup Providing support to a teacher and/or school staff inside or outside of the classroom
• Demonstrable knowledge of the requirements of a General Assistant 1 (Special Needs).

Further Information

Base of location: Toreagh Primary School Work Time: 9.00am -12.30pm, Monday-Friday. This is for a fixed period with an end date of 30.6.25 A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website. The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.

Application Information

Please apply via this link: https://eani.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=23000352&lang=en&sns_id=mailto#.Y-JhzEc92C8.mailto