Classroom Support Assistant

3 weeks ago

Newtownards, United Kingdom Education Authority Full time

Job Purpose:

Under the direction of the class teacher/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer, assist with the educational support and 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:

  • 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 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 classroom under the direction of the class teacher.
  • Assist with operational difficulties and medical 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.

General Classroom Support:

  • Assist pupil(s) learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by assisting with the management of the learning environment through:
    • Clarifying and explaining instruction;
    • Ensuring the pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided;
    • Assisting in motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required;
    • Assisting in areas requiring reinforcement or development;
    • Promoting the independence of pupils to enhance learning;
    • Helping pupil(s) stay on work set;
    • Meeting physical/medical needs as required whilst encouraging independence.
  • Be aware of school policies, procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.
  • Establish a supportive relationship with the pupils concerned.
  • Prepare and produce appropriate resources to support pupil(s) and take care of material for play sessions.
  • Supervise groups of pupils, or individual pupils on specified activities including talking and listening, using ICT, extra curricular activities, and other duties as directed by the class teacher/officer.
  • Under the direction of the teacher, and following an appropriate risk assessment, assist with off-site activities.
  • Provide continuity of adult care of e.g. supervising play and cloakrooms including hand washing, toileting etc.
  • Provide supervision/support including the administration of prescribed medicines and drugs for children who are ill and deal with minor cuts and grazes.
  • Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.
  • Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a pupil requires expert or immediate attention.

Administration:

  • Assist with classroom administration.
  • Assist the class teacher and/or other professionals with the implementation of the system for recording the pupil(s) progress.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of pupil(s) progress records.
  • Provide regular feedback about the pupil(s) to the teacher.
  • Duplicate written materials, assist with production of charts and displays, record radio and television programmes, catalogue and process books and resources.

Other Duties:

  • Attend relevant in-service training.
  • Assist work placement students with practical tasks.
  • Such other duties as may be assigned by the Principal within the level of the post.

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