💼 Full-Time Position

Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs)

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Education Authority
📍 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Location
Belfast, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 04, 2026
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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 PURPOSE

Under the direction of the class teacher/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer, 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. ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT (at least one of the three duties below should be carried out as a requirement of the post)

  • Undertake more comprehensive or invasive medical/clinical procedures.

  • Help pupils with specialist communication skills and/or sensory difficulties access the curriculum.

  • Deal with pupils with very challenging behaviour as identified by the Educational Psychology Service as requiring additional provision.

    • SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT

  • Assist the teacher with the supp...