Learning Support Educator
Junior School | Sacred Heart College Foundation
Main activities and responsibilities:◦ Support and collaborate with the class teacher and other colleagues. Under the guidance of the class teacher, assist in the education of all pupils in class, in particular pupils with special educational needs so that their individual curricular entitlement is ensured, and their learning needs are catered for.◦ Together with the class teacher, developing and implementing an Individual Educational Programme (IEP) by adapting the lesson plans and resources.◦ Assist in the preparation of educational materials and play an active part in all the components of the instructional and educational process in class under the direction of the class teacher.◦ Collaborate with the class teacher, participate in the observation, assessment, and documentation process of the performance and behavior of included learners.◦ Participate in the respective individual transition programs to assist students as they move from one educational level to another, from school to school, and from school to work, handing over to other involved colleagues all relevant information and documents to ensure a smooth transition for the student.◦ Promote an inclusive community of learners, in collaboration with Head of Departments (Inclusion), specialists, resource workers, teachers, parents, students, and other stakeholders, where all students are valued and respected. This includes collaborative work in school and with other agencies, such as the Child Development Assessment Unit (CDAU), Resource Centres, NGOs, and other educational and therapeutic environments.◦ Participate in hydrotherapy, multi-sensory, sensory integration, and other sessions, in schools, Resource Centres, or other centers where such services are available, to ensure access to educational and personal entitlements of students.◦ Promote at all times the aims, ethos, and policies of the school.◦ Assist in the preparation, dissemination, and use of teaching resources.