Part-Time

Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Posted by Education Authority • Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

📍 Lisburn, Northern Ireland 🕒 June 07, 2026

About the Role

JOB PURPOSE


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.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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.

  • 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.

  • Contribute to the inclusion ...
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