💼 Full-Time Position

Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs)

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Education Authority (Northern Ireland)
📍 banbridge, northern ireland, United-Kingdom
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Location
banbridge, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Title

Classroom Assistant – Additional Special Educational Needs

Reports to: School Principal, through class teacher

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the class teacher/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer, assist with the educational support and care of the pupils with special educational needs in or outside the classroom.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Additional Special Classroom Support – undertake at least one of:
    • Undertake more comprehensive or invasive medical/clinical procedures.
    • Help pupils with specialist communication skills or sensory difficulties access the curriculum.
    • Deal with pupils with very challenging behaviour as identified by the Educational Psychology Service.
  • Special Classroom Support:
    • Assist the teacher with the support and care of pupils with special educational needs, including enabling curriculum access and attending to ...