Special education instructional assistants, also known as teacher assistants, work exclusively with special education students. They tend to the physical needs of disabled students and provide instructional support to teachers and students. Most schools require special education assistants to have at least a high school diploma as well as on-the-job training. Additional credentials, such as CPR certification, may be required.
In consideration of the services to be provided by him
hereunder, the Employee, during the term of his employment, shall be paid a
base salary of Two hundred and Fifty
Bahrain dinars Bahrain Dinars [BD250] monthly.
Working Hours: The Employee will work
for Six days per week/8 hrs per day. The working days will be assigned by the
employer. The employee will be entitled
to 30 days vacation leave per year. The time frame of the vacation leave will
be set by the employer.
A.
Supporting the pupil
1. To develop knowledge of a range of learning
support needs relevant to the school
2. To develop an understanding of the specific
needs of pupils to be supported
3. To aid the pupil/s to learn as effectively as
possible both in group situations and individually, inside and outside of the
classroom.
For example:
Clarifying and explaining instructions
Ensuring the pupil is able to use necessary
equipment
Motivating and encouraging the pupil/s
Assisting in areas of specific weakness, such as
speech and language or writing tasks
Helping pupil/s to concentrate on and finish work
set
Attending to pupils’ personal and health needs
Developing appropriate resources to support the
pupil/s
Assisting in the management of pupils’ social
interactions and behavior
4. To establish a supportive relationship with the
pupil/s concerned
5. To establish acceptance and inclusion of the
pupil/s in the classroom
6. To manage pupil/s as advised by the SENCo and
class teacher
7. To use methods of promoting / reinforcing the
pupils’ self esteem
8. To ensure the safety of the pupil/s while in
your care
9. To carry out any specific duties as outlined in
the pupil/s Individual
Educational
Plan [IEP]
Supporting
the SENCo and Class Teacher
1. To assist the SENCo to develop a suitable
program of support and then carry out the program, within the classroom or in a
withdrawal situation
2. To maintain the SEN team’s system of recording
and monitoring of pupils’ progress
3. To provide feedback about pupils’ difficulties
and/ or progress to the SENCo and Class teacher
4. To write reports about the pupil/s’ progress as
requested by the SENCo
5. To participate in the evaluation of the support
program, with the SENCo and class teacher
6. To help adapt/ find differentiated materials to
enable pupil/s to access the class curriculum
7. To report
any problems about arrangements or any incidents to the SENCo, or if
unavailable, to the class teacher
C.
Supporting the school
1. Where appropriate, to foster links between home
and school
2. To liaise, advise and consult with other members of the SEN team
3. To contribute to Annual Review meetings, as appropriate
4. To participate in relevant professional development
5.
To be aware of / follow school policies and procedures
6. To maintain confidentiality about home-
school / pupil- teacher/ school work
matters
7. To complete any other task as directed by the
head teacher.