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| SECTION 1 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
| Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
| Qualifications/ Professional Membership |
Hold a minimum of a Level 2 childcare qualification as approved by EA (A list of approved qualifications is available to download from the EA website ) |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
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Have a minimum of six months consistent experience of working with a child/children with special educational needs in a primary school. |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
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| Skills / Abilities |
Have demonstrative experience of successfully supporting a child or children with communication and or language difficulties in a primary school setting. Have demonstrative experience of successfully supporting a child with challenging behaviours. |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
| SECTION 2 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
| Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
| Knowledge |
Demonstrable knowledge of the following:
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| Skills / Abilities |
Evidence of an ability to work flexibly and creatively to help ensure a child-centred learning experience. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills. Proven team working and collaborative skills. Evidence of effective planning and organising skills to ensure work is completed on time to the required standard. |
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Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the schools values/ethos. You will find information about the schools values/ethos on our school website- |
Interview |
| SECTION 3 – DESIRABLE CRITERIA |
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
| Factor | Desirable Criteria | Method of Assessment |
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Have a minimum of six months consistent experience working as a Classroom Assistant with a child/children with special educational needs. Have successfully completed relevant (SEN) continuing professional training in the areas of language and communication. Have successfully completed relevant (SEN) continuing professional training in dysregulation in children within a primary school setting. |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.
In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further information can be accessed at NI Director the Department of Justice.
To view the applicant guidance notes please click here.
To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority click here.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
- 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.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 schools under the directions of the class teacher.
- Assist with operational difficulties and non-invasive medical/clinical difficulties pertaining to pupil(s) disabilities.
- Support in implementing behavioural management programmes as directed.
- Assist pupil(s) in moving around school and on and off transport.
- 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:
- Be aware of school policies procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately.
- Establish a supportive relationship with the pupils concerned.
- Prepare and produce appropriate resources to support pupil(s) and take care of material for play sessions.
- 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/officer.
- Under the direction of the teacher and following an appropriate risk assessment assist with off-site activities.
- Provide continuity of adult care of e.g. supervising play and cloakrooms including hand washing toileting etc.
- Provide supervision/support including the administration of prescribed medicines and drugs for children who are ill and deal with minor cuts and grazes.
- Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils.
- Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a pupil requires expert or immediate attention.
- Assist with classroom administration.
- Assist the class teacher and/or other professionals with the implementation of the system for recording the pupil(s) progress.
- Contribute to the maintenance of pupil(s) progress records.
- Provide regular feedback about the pupil(s) to the teacher/officer.
- Duplicate written materials assist with production of charts and displays record radio and television programmes catalogue and process books and resources.
- Attend relevant in-service training.
- Assist work placement students with practical tasks.
- Such other duties as may be assigned by the principal/outreach teacher/Education Authority officer within the level of the post.
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