JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: General Assistant 1
REPORTS TO: The Principal through class teacher
JOB PURPOSE
To be responsible to the Principal for the provision of assistance to teachers/classroom assistants in/outside school with care of pupils.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
- Assist pupils with toileting/personal hygiene/dressing including the use of basic toileting aids.
- Ensure the safe mobility and general supervision of the pupil/s within school premises, including the playground and on school outings, transporting pupil’s belongings (if required).
- Accompany teachers, classroom assistants and/or therapy staff with groups on outings or in respect of individual/group therapy programmes, e.g. swimming, educational outings, hydrotherapy etc.
- Ensure appropriate care and feeding of pupils at meal times.
- Ensure pupils comply with normal school rules and routines during the school day.
- Clean equipment connected with daily activities in classroom and assist with setting out equipment as directed.
- Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the post. Those duties should be non-curricular.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Carry out all duties to comply with:
(a) the Health and Safety at Work (NI) order 1978;
(b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
(c) Codes of Practice.
Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
- Complete all necessary paperwork.
- Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.
In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
| NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS |
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| SECTION 1 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may 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 |
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Experience |
Have a minimum of six months’ demonstrable experience of working with a child/children in a formal environment ie school Demonstrable experience in providing direct support to a child/children in a formal environment ie. school Demonstrable experience in providing support to a teacher and/or school staff inside or outside of the classroom |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
| Demonstrable knowledge of the requirements of a General Assistant 1 |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
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| Other |
Willingness to undertake job related training as and when required |
Shortlisting by Application Form |
| SECTION 2 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA |
The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during
the interview/selection stage.
| Factor | Essential Criteria | Method of Assessment |
| Knowledge |
Demonstrable knowledge of:
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Interview |
| Skills / Abilities |
Evidence of an ability to work with sensitivity and care to help ensure a child-centred learning experience. Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills Evidence of effective team working skills |
Interview |
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Values Orientation |
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos. You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on our school website at www.oakfieldprimaryschool.com |
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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Experience |
Have a minimum of twelve months’ demonstrable experience of working with a child/children in a formal environment ie school |
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 you WILL be 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 Direct or the Department of Justice.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
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