Job Description

(Term-time Full-time)

The classroom assistant is directly responsible to the School Administrator under the overall guidance of the Principal and will work closely with the Learning Support Teacher and subject teachers.

Special Classroom Support

1.1 Assist the teacher with the support and care of pupil(s) with special educational needs

eg enable access to the curriculum, attend to personal needs including dietary, feeding, toileting etc;

1.2 Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s) to be supported;

1.3 Assist with authorized programmes (eg Education Plan, Care Plan), participate in the evaluation of the support and encourage pupil(s) participation in such programmes;

1.4 Assist with operational difficulties and non-invasive medical/clinical difficulties pertaining to pupil(s) disabilities;

1.5 Support in implementing behavioural management programmes as directed;

1.6 Assist pupil(s) in moving around school and on and off transport.

2 General Classroom Support

2.1 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) focus on work set;

- meeting physical/medical needs as required whilst encouraging independence;

2.2 Be aware of school policies, procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately;

2.3 Establish a supportive relationship with the pupils concerned;

2.4 Prepare and produce appropriate resources to support pupil(s).

2.5 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;

2.6 Under the direction of the teacher, and following an appropriate risk assessment, assist with off-site activities;

2.7 Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils;

2.8 Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a pupil requires expert or immediate attention.

3 Administration

3.1 Assist with administrative tasks as required;

3.2 Contribute to the maintenance of pupil(s) progress records;

3.3

Provide regular feedback about the pupil(s) to the appropriate persons;

3.4 Prepare appropriate classroom resources as requested.

4 Other Duties

4.1 Attend relevant in-service training;

4.2 When required assist work placement students with practical tasks;

4.3 Such other duties as may be assigned by the Administrator/Principal within the level of the post.

5 Salary Scale

NJC Main 2

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From 27,269.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/08/2025
Reference ID: Classroom Assistant
Expected start date: 01/09/2025