Description
Special educational needs assistants assist special education teachers in their classroom duties. They tend to the physical needs of students with a variety of disabilities and help out with tasks such as bathroom breaks, bus rides, eating and classroom switches. They also provide instructional support to students, teachers and parents and prepare lesson programmes. Special educational needs assistants supply support for students tailored to their specific needs, help out with challenging assignments and monitor students' progress and classroom behaviour.
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Theoretical Knowledge
social developmentdisability carelearning difficultiesspecial needs educationlearning needs analysisinstructional strategiesbehavioural disordersprimary school procedureshearing disabilitysecondary school proceduresworkplace sanitationcommunication disorderskindergarten school proceduresdevelopment delaysmobility disabilityvisual disabilitycommon children's diseasescurriculum objectives
Practical Skills
give constructive feedbackassist students with equipmentfacilitate motor skill activitiessupport children's wellbeingassist students in their learningencourage students to acknowledge their achievementsimplement care programmes for childrenhandle children's problemsguarantee students' safetyprovide teacher supportmonitor children's physical developmentassess the development of youthmanage student relationshipsassist children in developing personal skillsattend to children's basic physical needssupport the positiveness of youthsperform playground surveillanceprovide lesson materialsmaintain relations with children's parentswork with virtual learning environmentsprepare lesson contentliaise with educational support staffadvise on lesson plansescort students on a field tripperform classroom managementassess studentsconsult students on learning contentfacilitate teamwork between studentsorganise creative performance