💼 Full-Time Position

Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

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Education Authority
📍 Lisburn, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Location
Lisburn, United Kingdom
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Posted
May 28, 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, 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 RESPONSIBILITIESThe 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 of the pupil in mainstream schools under the dir...