Special Needs Support Staff (Teacher Aide)

Teacher aides will work with teachers to support children with ongoing needs.

The teacher aide:

• supports the mainstreaming of the special needs child into the classroom

• follows the advice, guidance, and requirements of the classroom teacher and the SENCO

• contributes to the development of the Individual Education Plan

• works to meet the objectives of the Individual Education Plan

• fosters independence as far as possible

• maintains confidentiality

• may work with other children, to allow the child time with the teacher. These duties are specified and clear.

• prepares and maintains resources to assist the class or student programme.

• may work within the classroom setting or unsupervised

• works with individuals or groups to support teaching and learning across the school

• uses existing resources as directed

• maintains confidentiality

• works hours negotiated with the principal.

Reviewed March 2022