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Classroom Assistant (Additional Special Educational Needs)

Education Authority
📍 Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom 💼 Full-Time, Part-Time and Job-Share posts available 🕒 Posted June 11, 2026
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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 support and care of pup...

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    Job Details

    • Location Londonderry, Northern Ireland
    • Job Type Full-Time, Part-Time and Job-Share posts available
    • Category Other Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
    • Posted Date June 11, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 21, 2026