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Job description

To be responsible under the direction of the Principal/Bursar and SEN Co-ordinator or as a member of a team as may be employed to assist with the educational support and the care of the pupil(s) with special educational needs who is/are in the school’s care in or outside the classroom..

Responsibilities

• 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.
• To 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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant childcare qualification
• GCSE Mathematics and English (Grades A-C) or equivalent.

Desirable Skills

• NVQ Level 3 in Childrens Care Learning and Development, or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of relevant training courses attended in special educational needs
• First aid certificate

Further Information

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 8 April at 2.00pm. Full job description and further information can be found on the school website www.stmarysmagherafelt.com