Classroom Assistant (Additional SEN)

Camphill Community Glencraig is currently recruiting for the following vacancy:

Classroom Assistant (Additional SEN) (26/16/CA/WEB)

Purpose of the Job:

Due to the ongoing expansion of our school, we are recruiting for a number of Classroom Assistants (Additional Special Educational Needs) to join an established team, providing the highest possible standard of educational support and care to students with a range of complex special educational needs, and in particular, autism spectrum condition.

The post involves supporting our students to engage with the curriculum by participating in meaningful daily activities which nurture well-being and encourage the development of skills. As a Classroom Assistant, you will play a vital role in promoting independence and learning within an idyllic natural setting.

The Classroom Assistants role may require an element of personal care and at times will require the use of redirection or physical intervention as a last resort, with those presenting with behaviours of concern.

*Please Note this role does not meet the criteria set by the UK Home Office for the Tier 2 Health and Social Care Visa *

Closing date: 4pm Tuesday 26th May 2026

Salary :£ 23,878-£25,775 per annum. N.B. Salaries are paid equally over 12 months

Hours: Monday Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, Thursday 8.30am-2.30pm

34 hours per week for 49 weeks (3 weeks off duty) *

Additional hours after school, on weekends or during off duty periods, may be available in our on-site childrens and adults homes if NISCC registered, through our internal bank staff facility. Glencraig meets this professional fee.

Contract: Permanent

Annual Leave: 55 days: 28 days plus 12 statutory days plus staff benefit from an additional 15 days off duty days*

Essential Criteria: Demonstrates Glencraigs values

Level 3 Qualification

This criterion may be waived in the case of a candidate who fulfils the Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential Criteria.

At least six months experience in an educational or caring field

A team player

Knowledge, understanding and experience of dealing with behaviours of concern both as an individual, and as part of a team

Desirable Criteria: GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C or above or equivalent

Training in Positive Behaviour Support

Experience in a Camphill School or SEN school setting

Good awareness and ability in a variety of areas of learning e.g. literacy, numeracy, science, arts and crafts

Skills:
Learning support Special Needs Working with children SEN Children with special needs Schools

Benefits:
Paid Holidays Group Life Assurance Pension Fund Parking

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