SEN Classroom Support Specialist

Education Authority (Northern Ireland)
📍 newtownabbey, northern ireland, United-Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 01, 2026

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Classroom Assistant – Special Educational Needs REPORTS TO: The Principal, through the class teacher 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 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....

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Job Details

  • Location newtownabbey, northern ireland
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other
  • Posted Date July 01, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 10, 2026