Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs)

Education Authority
📍 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 💼 Part-Time 🕒 Posted June 10, 2026

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...

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    Job Details

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