CLASSROOM ASSISTANT (SEN) 2 posts
25 hpw (Temp until June ’26 with possible extension)
15hpw (Temp until Dec ’25 to cover maternity leave, with possible extension)
Ref 0425/01
Background
Braidside Integrated Primary and Nursery School is located on Frys Road, Ballymena and was originally founded by a group of parents working with the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education. The school has now grown to an enrolment of over 300 pupils, across the Primary and Nursery School, and delivers the full Northern Ireland Revised Curriculum. It is a highly successful, all ability grant maintained integrated school educating young people in a creative and inspiring environment.
The school provides a welcoming and encouraging environment where the children, aged 3 - 11, become active and interested learners. Children from a wide range of backgrounds are welcomed into the school and encouraged to grow up together within the school community. The school aims to work together to support each child in reaching their personal and academic potential within a culture of mutual respect.
Responsibility
The person appointed will be responsible in the first instance to the Principal of the School and, through her, to the Board of Governors, who are the employers of every member of staff.
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the class teacher to assist with the educational support and 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 person appointed will be expected to carry out all the duties of a classroom assistant, as determined by the principal.
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Closing date and time for return of applications is : 12 noon on Monday 14th April 2025