Part-Time

Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Posted by Education Authority • June 10, 2026

📍 Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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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 RESPONSIBILITIES The precise duties of the post will be determined by the principal/outreach teacher/ Education Authority officer. SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORTAssist 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 s...

Job Details

Location Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland
Job Type Part-Time
Category Other Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Posted June 10, 2026
Deadline July 20, 2026

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