Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)/ Supervisory Assistant. Wellington College Carolan Road BELFAST BT7 3HE. Candidate Information Pack

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1 SC17/50/02 Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)/ Supervisory Assistant Wellington College Carolan Road BELFAST BT7 3HE Candidate Information Pack

2 Background and Context The Education Authority (EA) wants every child to have an outstanding education. The EA was established under the Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 and became operational on 1 April It is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department of Education and the Department for the Economy. The EA is responsible for ensuring that high quality primary and secondary education services are available to meet the needs of children and young people, and for support for the provision of efficient and effective youth services. These services were previously delivered by five Education and Library Boards (ELBs). The organisation employs over 39,000 people across Northern Ireland in a wide variety of roles including teachers in controlled, school-based support staff and staff in administrative headquarters. The work we do impacts the lives of tens of thousands of children, young people and their families every day. The services we provide are essential in supporting, encouraging and facilitating learning within our communities to develop generations of young people who are equipped to succeed in life and work in the modern world. As a public sector organisation, we must continue to deliver these vital services in a challenging environment of increasing financial pressure and under intense public scrutiny.

3 SC17/50/02 These are fixed term posts subject to review. JOB DESCRIPTION EDUCATION AUTHORIT (EA) BELFAST POST: LOCATION: RESPONSIBLE TO: REQUIREMENTS: Classroom Assistant (special educational needs)/supervisory Assistant Wellington College Carolan Road BELFAST BT7 3HE The Principal through the designated line manager. Essential Applicants must at the closing date: (i) have a minimum of one year s relevant experience working with a child/children with special educational needs in a post-primary school; and (ii) have experience of using ICT software to enhance learning. Desirable It is desirable that applicants at the closing date: (i) hold a relevant qualification; and/or (ii) have undertaken relevant training; and/or (iii) hold a minimum of GCE O level or GCSE passes (grades A* - C) in English and/or mathematics or relevant equivalent or higher examination qualifications. The panel reserves the right to enhance these criteria. DUTIES: HOURS: HOURL RATE: As attached 27 hours and 30 minutes per week - classroom assistant 5 hours per week - supervisory assistant (classroom assistant)* (supervisory assistant)** *Flexible working arrangements are available during school holidays. Further information will be issued to the successful candidate. ** A retaining fee of half pay is normally payable during periods of school closures. DURATION OF Either APPOINTMENT: a. for as long as the pupil with special educational needs attends the school, or

4 b. the EA decides that the pupil no longer requires assistance at school, or c. subject to continued funding. NB: If for any reason the pupil is absent from school, arrangements will be made to offer you alternative work. Should your school not be in a position to offer you alternative work, the EA may facilitate redeployment to another location. Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order The successful applicant will require an enhanced disclosure check which at present costs 33. Further details regarding the payment of this check will be issued with the contract of employment. The closing date for receipt of application forms is 2PM ON THURSDA 4 JANUAR Please note EA Belfast Office will be closed on Monday 25 December 2017, Tuesday 26 December 2017, Wednesday 27 December 2017 and Monday 1 January NB Notes of guidance are attached. CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIF

5 EDUCATION AUTHORIT GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION POST TITLE: Classroom Assistant Special Educational Needs GRADE: Spinal Points LOCATION: RESPONSIBLE TO: Wellington College The Principal through the class teacher JOB PURPOSE: Under the direction of the class teacher/outreach teacher/education authority office, assist with the educational support and the care of the pupil(s) with special educational needs who is/are in the teacher s care in or outside the classroom. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The precise duties of the post will be determined by the principal/outreach teacher/education authority officer. 1. SPECIAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT 1.1 Assist the teacher with the support and care of pupil(s) with special educational needs e.g. enable access to the curriculum, attend to personal needs including dietary, feeding, toileting etc. 1.2 Develop an understanding of the specific needs of the pupil(s) to be supported. 1.3 Assist with authorised programmes (e.g. Education Plan, Care Plan), participate in the evaluation of the support and encourage pupil(s) participation in such programmes. 1.4 To contribute to the inclusion of the pupil in mainstream under the directions of the class teacher. 1.5 Assist with operational difficulties and non invasive medical/clinical difficulties pertaining to pupil(s) disabilities. 1.6 Support in implementing behavioural management programmes as directed. 1.7 Assist pupil(s) in moving around school and on and off transport. 2. GENERAL CLASSROOM SUPPORT 2.1 Assist pupil(s) learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by assisting with the management of the learning environment through: - clarifying and explaining instruction; - ensuring the pupils are able to use equipment and materials provided; - assisting in motivating and encouraging the pupil(s) as required; - assisting in areas requiring reinforcement or development;

6 - promoting the independence of pupils to enhance learning; - helping pupil(s) stay on work set; - meeting physical/medical needs as required whilst encouraging independence; 2.2 Be aware of school policies, procedures and of confidential issues linked to home/pupil/teacher/school work and to keep confidences appropriately. 2.3 Establish a supportive relationship with the pupils concerned. 2.4 Prepare and produce appropriate resources to support pupil(s) and take care of material for play sessions. 2.5 Supervise groups of pupils, or individual pupils on specified activities including talking and listening, using ICT, extra curricular activities, and other duties, as directed by the class teacher/officer. 2.6 Under the direction of the teacher, and following an appropriate risk assessment, assist with offsite activities. 2.7 Provide continuity of adult care of e.g. supervising play and cloakrooms including hand washing, toileting etc. 2.8 Provide supervision/support including the administration of prescribed medicines and drugs for children who are ill and deal with minor cuts and grazes. 2.9 Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for pupils Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a pupil requires expert or immediate attention. 3. ADMINISTRATION 3.1 Assist with classroom administration. 3.2 Assist the class teacher and/or other professionals with the implementation of the system for recording the pupil(s) progress. 3.3 Contribute to the maintenance of pupil(s) progress records. 3.4 Provide regular feedback about the pupil(s) to the teacher/officer. 3.5 Duplicate written materials, assist with production of charts and displays, record radio and television programmes, catalogue and process books and resources. 4. OTHER DUTIES 4.1 Attend relevant in-service training. 4.2 Assist work placement students with practical tasks. 4.3 Such other duties as may be assigned by the principal/outreach teacher/education authority officer within the level of the post. It is acknowledged that the contents of this generic job description are not subject to appeal. Evaluated: November 2006

7 EDUCATION AUTHORIT BELFAST PERSON SPECIFICATION POST: Classroom Assistant (special educational needs) Wellington College Qualifications/ Experience Knowledge Essential have a minimum of one year s relevant experience working with a child/children with special educational needs in a postprimary school have experience of using ICT software to enhance learning knowledge of the requirements of a Classroom Assistant knowledge of working with pupils with SEN Desirable hold a relevant qualification have undertaken relevant training hold a minimum of GCE O level or GCSE passes (grades A* - C) in English and/or mathematics or relevant equivalent or higher examination qualifications knowledge of code of practice knowledge of health and safety legislation Skills Personal qualities creative skills planning and organisational skills interpersonal skills communication skills co-operative approachable ability to a member of a team ability to use initiative flexible willing to carryout instruction sensitive empathetic confidentiality

8 enthusiasm child centred approach

9 (Appendix to JNC Circular No. 34 June 2015 Revision) Classroom Assistant (CA) Qualifications Schedule for Employment in Education Authority (EA) Establishments Qualification Title (The examining body is only listed along with the qualification title if that qualification is unique to that examining body; once a qualification has been assessed and accepted by EA in its own right and if the qualification is one which is regulated by OFQUAL, then it is acceptable from any examining body which provides it and which is listed on the OFQUAL register.) Additional Support Needs, Supporting the Individual SQA HNC (Scottish Qualification Authority) Advanced Practice in Working with Children and Families BTEC Higher National Certificate / Diploma (HNC/D) Care BTEC National Diploma (OND) Care Practice BTEC Higher National Diploma/Certificate (HND/C) Caring Practice BTEC Higher National Diploma/Certificate (HND/C) Caring Services BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Caring Services BTEC National Diploma (OND) Caring Services (Nursery Nursing) BTEC National Certificate (OND) Qualification Level Level 2 (Previously known as Recognised Status) Level 3 or higher (Previously known as Qualified Status) Area where the qualification can be used any CA in all only Add SEN / SEN CA in all any CA in ONL Nursery & Primary any NA/ SEN CA in ONL Nursery Childcare Level 5 Certificate, QQI/FETAC Childcare (DCHSC). (Childcare & Early Education for Childcare Workers & Carers of Children with Special Needs) - Level 5, Major Award, QQI/FETAC

10 (Appendix to JNC Circular No. 34 June 2015 Revision) Classroom Assistant (CA) Qualifications Schedule for Employment in Education Authority (EA) Establishments Qualification Title (The examining body is only listed along with the qualification title if that qualification is unique to that examining body; once a qualification has been assessed and accepted by EA in its own right and if the qualification is one which is regulated by OFQUAL, then it is acceptable from any examining body which provides it and which is listed on the OFQUAL register.) Childcare (prior 2005) National Vocational Certificate Level 2,QQI/FETAC Childcare and Education Advanced Diploma Childcare and Education BTEC Higher National Certificate / Diploma (HNC/D) Childcare and Education Level 2 Diploma Childcare and Education Level 3 Diploma Childcare and Education NVQ 2 Childcare and Education NVQ 3 Childcare and outh Worker Course (Fachschulababschluss) (Oberstufenzentrum, Berlin) Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing) BTEC National Certificate/Diploma (ONC/D) Children and oung Peoples Workforce Level 3 Diploma (England and Wales) Qualification Level Level 2 (Previously known as Recognised Status) Level 3 or higher (Previously known as Qualified Status) Area where the qualification can be used any CA in all only Add SEN / SEN CA in all any CA in ONL Nursery & Primary any NA/ SEN CA in ONL Nursery

11 (Appendix to JNC Circular No. 34 June 2015 Revision) Classroom Assistant (CA) Qualifications Schedule for Employment in Education Authority (EA) Establishments Qualification Title (The examining body is only listed along with the qualification title if that qualification is unique to that examining body; once a qualification has been assessed and accepted by EA in its own right and if the qualification is one which is regulated by OFQUAL, then it is acceptable from any examining body which provides it and which is listed on the OFQUAL register.) Children s Care Learning and Development BTEC National Diploma (OND) Children s Care Learning and Development Level 2 Diploma Children s Care Learning and Development Level 3 Diploma Children s Care Learning and Development NVQ 2 Children s Care Learning and Development NVQ 3 Classroom Assistants Level 3 Certificate, CCEA Community Care (DCHCC) (Special Needs Assistant) National Vocational Certificate Level 5 - (QQI/FETAC) Early Childhood, Associate Degree in Applied Science Westchester Community College, New ork, USA Early Childhood Studies BA, QUB Early Childhood Studies BTEC Higher National Certificate / Diploma (HNC/D) Qualification Level Level 2 (Previously known as Recognised Status) Level 3 or higher (Previously known as Qualified Status) Area where the qualification can be used any CA in all only Add SEN / SEN CA in all any CA in ONL Nursery & Primary any NA/ SEN CA in ONL Nursery

12 (Appendix to JNC Circular No. 34 June 2015 Revision) Classroom Assistant (CA) Qualifications Schedule for Employment in Education Authority (EA) Establishments Qualification Title (The examining body is only listed along with the qualification title if that qualification is unique to that examining body; once a qualification has been assessed and accepted by EA in its own right and if the qualification is one which is regulated by OFQUAL, then it is acceptable from any examining body which provides it and which is listed on the OFQUAL register.) Qualification Level Level 2 (Previously known as Recognised Status) Level 3 or higher (Previously known as Qualified Status) Area where the qualification can be used any CA in all only Add SEN / SEN CA in all any CA in ONL Nursery & Primary any NA/ SEN CA in ONL Nursery Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree (QUB) Early Education and Childcare SQA HNC (Scottish Qualification Authority- SQA) Early ears BTEC National Certificate/Diploma (ONC/D) Early ears Care and Education NVQ 2 Early ears Care and Education NVQ 3 Early ears Level 4 HPD (Higher Professional Diploma) (C&G) Early ears Practice Certificate/E100/505/C37 (Open University) Early ears Practice Certificate/E111/C60 (Open University) Education Support Certificate (III) (Bremer Institute of TAFE, Queensland Australia) Education Studies and Special and Inclusive Needs, BA Degree Liverpool John Moores University

13 (Appendix to JNC Circular No. 34 June 2015 Revision) Classroom Assistant (CA) Qualifications Schedule for Employment in Education Authority (EA) Establishments Qualification Title (The examining body is only listed along with the qualification title if that qualification is unique to that examining body; once a qualification has been assessed and accepted by EA in its own right and if the qualification is one which is regulated by OFQUAL, then it is acceptable from any examining body which provides it and which is listed on the OFQUAL register.) Health & Social Care BTEC Extended National Diploma Health & Social Care BTEC National Diploma (OND) Health & Social Care GNVQ Advanced Health and Social Care AVCE Health and Social Care Level 4 BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) Health and Social Care Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Health Studies BTEC National Diploma (OND) Nursery Nursing BTEC Certificate/Diploma (ONC/D) Nursery Nursing NNEB Certificate Nursery Nursing NNEB Diploma Qualification Level Level 2 (Previously known as Recognised Status) Level 3 or higher (Previously known as Qualified Status) Area where the qualification can be used any CA in all only Add SEN / SEN CA in all any CA in ONL Nursery & Primary any NA/ SEN CA in ONL Nursery

14 (Appendix to JNC Circular No. 34 June 2015 Revision) Classroom Assistant (CA) Qualifications Schedule for Employment in Education Authority (EA) Establishments Qualification Title (The examining body is only listed along with the qualification title if that qualification is unique to that examining body; once a qualification has been assessed and accepted by EA in its own right and if the qualification is one which is regulated by OFQUAL, then it is acceptable from any examining body which provides it and which is listed on the OFQUAL register.) Nursery Nursing NNEB Preliminary Diploma Personal Development Award/Classroom Assistant Award (Scottish Qualification Authority- SQA) Playwork & Transitional Award in Early ears NVQ Level 3 (City & Guilds) Post Qualifying Studies NNEB Diploma Pre-School Child Development and Practice Certificate or Diploma (Pre-School Learning Alliance) Pre-School Practice Diploma (Pre-School Learning Alliance) SEN/SRN/RSCN (Registered Nurse/Registered Sick Children s Nurse) Qualification Level Level 2 (Previously known as Recognised Status) Level 3 or higher (Previously known as Qualified Status) Area where the qualification can be used any CA in all only Add SEN / SEN CA in all any CA in ONL Nursery & Primary any NA/ SEN CA in ONL Nursery Social Services Certificate or CQSW Social Work Diploma Special Needs and Education Studies BA Honours Degree, Liverpool Hope University

15 (Appendix to JNC Circular No. 34 June 2015 Revision) Classroom Assistant (CA) Qualifications Schedule for Employment in Education Authority (EA) Establishments Qualification Title (The examining body is only listed along with the qualification title if that qualification is unique to that examining body; once a qualification has been assessed and accepted by EA in its own right and if the qualification is one which is regulated by OFQUAL, then it is acceptable from any examining body which provides it and which is listed on the OFQUAL register.) Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Diploma Supporting Learning in Primary Schools Certificate/C60 (Open University) Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2 Diploma/Certificate Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 Certificate/Diploma (Level 3 Award is not acceptable) Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NVQ 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools NVQ Level 3 Teaching/Classroom Assistants NVQ 3/SVQ 3 Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 2 Teaching Assistants Level 2 Certificate Teaching Assistants Level 3 Certificate (CCEA) Qualification Level Level 2 (Previously known as Recognised Status) Level 3 or higher (Previously known as Qualified Status) Area where the qualification can be used any CA in all only Add SEN / SEN CA in all any CA in ONL Nursery & Primary any NA/ SEN CA in ONL Nursery

16 (Appendix to JNC Circular No. 34 June 2015 Revision) Classroom Assistant (CA) Qualifications Schedule for Employment in Education Authority (EA) Establishments Qualification Title (The examining body is only listed along with the qualification title if that qualification is unique to that examining body; once a qualification has been assessed and accepted by EA in its own right and if the qualification is one which is regulated by OFQUAL, then it is acceptable from any examining body which provides it and which is listed on the OFQUAL register.) Teaching qualification, in a nursery, special, primary or post-primary school, recognised by GTCNI (formerly DENI) Qualification Level Level 2 (Previously known as Recognised Status) Level 3 or higher (Previously known as Qualified Status) Area where the qualification can be used any CA in all only Add SEN / SEN CA in all any CA in ONL Nursery & Primary any NA/ SEN CA in ONL Nursery Teaching/Classroom Assistants - NVQ 2/SVQ2 Teaching/Classroom Assistants - NVQ 3/SVQ3

17 CONTRACT OF EMPLOMENT SCHOOL-BASED EMPLOEES Belfast Office OPTIONS Statement of Main Particulars of Terms and Conditions of Service issued in compliance with the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (as amended) and the Employment (NI) Order 2003 Part 2 1. Introduction In compliance with the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 and the Employment (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, this statement sets out the main terms and conditions of your contract of employment with the Education Authority as the Employing Authority and the Board of Governors of the school as the Employer, that are relevant at the date of issue. 2. Place of Work ou will serve in the post and at the location specified in Part 1 of this document, or in any post appropriate to your grade at such other place of employment in the service of the Education Authority as may be reasonably required. ou will not be required to work outside of the United Kingdom for more than one month. 3. Recognition of Period of Continuous Employment our period of continuous service is stated in Part 1 of this document. Details relating to recognised employers are contained in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc.) (Modification) Order (NI) Conditions of Service/Collective Agreements our terms and conditions of employment, including certain provisions relating to your working conditions are covered by collective agreements negotiated and agreed with Trade Unions and Staff Associations (see paragraph 12 below), which are recognised by the Education Authority for collective bargaining purposes in respect of the employment group to which you belong. These conditions are embodied in the Scheme of Conditions of Service relating to your employment group, and in other documents, all of which are available to you through the Education Authority Human Resources Section. From time to time variations in your terms and conditions of employment will result from negotiations and agreement with the Trade Unions and Staff Associations and these changes will be incorporated in the documents to which you have access. The Education Authority undertakes to ensure that all future changes in the terms and conditions of service will be entered into these documents within 28 days of the change being agreed. All agreed changes will be detailed on the Education Authority website. Each Education Authority policy/procedure, that is current at any given time, is available on the Education Authority intranet or through the Education Authority Human Resources Section.

18 5. Probationary Service our first 26 weeks of service will be probationary, at the end of which, subject to a satisfactory report by your Principal/Line Manager, your appointment will be confirmed. If you do not maintain the required standard of performance, conduct or regular punctual attendance during this probationary period (or any period of extension agreed by your Principal/Line manager), the Education Authority reserves the right to terminate your employment during, or at the end of, the probationary period. 6. Options Detailed below are the specific conditions relating to the options available, those applicable are dependent upon the option selected as specified in Part 1 of this document. 52 week contract (option 1) ou are contracted to work all year round (52 weeks per year). An annual leave sheet will be issued to the school stating your annual leave entitlement. Annual leave must be used during periods of school closures ie Christmas, Halloween, Summer etc and not during term time. It is the responsibility of the employee to seek approval to take annual leave and inform the school office accordingly via the annual leave sheet. On receipt of your annual leave sheet, dates will be transferred onto the timesheets and result in payment. During periods of school closures where you have opted not to take annual leave you are required to report to normal and will work the same contractual hours as during term time. If your school cannot facilitate work for you when required, it is your responsibility to notify human resources and arrangements will be made to facilitate your working in another location for that period. 52 week contract with the option of unpaid leave (option 2) ou are contracted to work 52 weeks per year however you have the flexibility to take unpaid leave as well as annual leave during periods of school closures. An annual leave sheet and unpaid leave sheet will be issued to the school stating your annual leave entitlement. Annual leave must be used during periods of school closures ie Christmas, Halloween, Summer etc and not during term time. It is the responsibility of the employee to seek approval to take annual and unpaid leave and inform the school office accordingly via the annual leave and unpaid leave sheet. On receipt of your annual leave and unpaid leave sheet, dates will be transferred onto the timesheets and result in correct payment. During periods of school closures where you have opted not to take annual leave or unpaid leave you are required to report to normal and will work the same contractual hours as during term time. If your school cannot facilitate work for you when required, it is your responsibility to notify human resources and arrangements will be made to facilitate your working in another location for that period. 7. Remuneration Details relating to your current salary and hours of work are specified in Part 1 of this document, and are in accordance with the agreement relating to your grade. our hours of work exclude meal breaks.

19 Operational arrangements for breaks will be in accordance with the practice at your location of work, and will take account of the working time regulations. our working hours/pattern are as agreed for your place of work or grade of employment and are subject to amendment, at the Education Authority s discretion and in consultation with Trade Unions, to meet the exigencies of the service. Overtime, if applicable, for work in excess of 36 hours per week is payable in accordance with the Scheme of Conditions of Service referred to in paragraph 4 above. ou will be paid either four-weekly or monthly, as specified in Part 1 of this document, by Bankers Automatic Clearing Service (B.A.C.S.) to your Bank or Building Society Account. The Education Authority reserves the right to recover any overpayment of your salary from deduction of such overpayments from salary/monies due to you. This contract of employment may be amended at any time by virtue of collective agreements, referred to in paragraph 4 above. NB: If for any reason the pupil is absent from school, arrangements will be made to offer you alternative work. Should your school not be in a position to offer you alternative work, the Education Authority, Belfast Region may facilitate re-deployment to another location. 8. Annual Leave, Public Holidays and Extra-Statutory Holidays In accordance with the Working Time Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 (as amended), all employees have a statutory entitlement to a minimum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday. Those employees working less than a 5 day/36 hour week and/or fewer than 52 weeks per annum are entitled to the same level of paid holiday on a pro rata basis. our contractual annual leave entitlement, as specified on Part 1, plus your entitlement to public and extra-statutory holidays, exceeds the minimum legal entitlement of 5.6 weeks. The basic full-time annual leave entitlement [exclusive of public and extra-statutory holidays] is detailed in the table below. Grade or Equivalent NJC Pts 4 17 Scales 1(a), 1(b), 1(c),/Clerk Typist/Clerical Officer/ Senior Clerical Officer/Technician1/Technician 2 NJC Pts Executive Officer Technician 3 NJC Pts Senior Executive Officer/Administrative Officer/ Technician 4 NJC Pts Senior Administrative Officer/ Assistant Principal Officer/ Principal Officer NJC Pts 49 and over Senior Principal Officer/ Education Officer/Assistant Senior Education Officer/ Head of Department Minimum Entitlement After 5 years service 21 days 28 days 21 days 29 days 23 days 30 days 25 days 31 days 27 days 33 days

20 The leave year extends from 1 April in one year to 31 March the following year. As a new entrant, you will be entitled to leave proportionate to the completed months of service during your first year of entry. Option 1 ou are required to take your annual leave entitlement during periods of school closure at a mutually agreed time between yourself and the Principal/Line Manager. ou are not permitted to take annual leave during school term or scheduled work periods. The approval of the Principal/Line Manager must be obtained in advance of taking annual leave. Option 2 ou are required to take your annual leave entitlement during periods of school closure at a mutually agreed time between yourself and the Principal/Line Manager. ou are not permitted to take annual leave during school term or scheduled work periods. The approval of the Principal/Line Manager must be obtained in advance of taking annual or unpaid leave. In the event that the location, at which you are based, closes over a holiday period, you will be required to take annual leave accordingly; providing you have been given notice of the planned closure. Alternatively, where it is possible to work from another location, you may request to do so; though any such arrangement must be approved, in advance, by your Principal/Line Manager. our entitlement to leave is as defined in the documents referred to in 4 above. our basic entitlement to annual leave is specified in Part 1 of this document. Where your employment commences on any date other than the first day of April, your revised annual leave entitlement for the current leave year (pro rata to your full entitlement, as your service will be for less than a full leave year) is specified in Part 1 of this document. This basic entitlement is increased after 5 years service in accordance with existing agreements. In addition, there are normally 12 public and extra-statutory holidays in any leave year. If you work less than a 5 day/36 hour week, and/or fewer than 52 weeks per annum, you will have an entitlement to leave that is pro rata to the hours, days and weeks that you work. Where more public and extra-statutory holidays occur on your working days than can be covered by your pro rata entitlement, the remaining days will need to be covered by annual leave or unpaid leave. For example Grade Senior Administrative Officer Working hours 21.6 hours/week (i.e. 3 5 of 36 hours) Working pattern Monday Tuesday and Wednesday (7.2 hours each day) Basic Annual Leave entitlement 15 days (25 days pro rata) Public and extra-statutory holidays 7 ½ days (12 days pro rata) entitlement Full leave entitlement 22 ½ days If you work irregular hours, your leave entitlement may be calculated, approved and recorded in hours rather than days.

21 For example Grade Working hours Working pattern Senior Administrative Officer 21.6 hours/week on average Irregular (i.e. 3 5 of 36 hours) Basic Annual Leave entitlement 108 hours (180 hours pro rata) Public and extra-statutory holidays 52 hours (86.5 hours pro rata) entitlement Full leave entitlement 160 hours In the event that you leave employment, your annual leave entitlement will be calculated on the basis of completed months served in the current leave year and the Education Authority will adjust your final salary/wage payment to take account of annual leave entitlement over or under taken. In cases where the final salary payment is insufficient to meet this cost, you will be required to reimburse the Education Authority accordingly. 9. Occupational Sick Pay The Education Authority supports the principle of providing for sickness absence and payment of such absence. However, within the provisions for sickness leave and payment, the Education Authority will reserve the right to monitor absence and take all action considered reasonable to assist employees and control absence levels. This may include requesting medical examinations, interviewing absentees and, where appropriate, terminating employment in accordance with the relevant Education Authority procedures which are available from the Education Authority Human Resources Section. If you are absent from a result of an injury attributable to the negligence of a third party, you must notify the Education Authority about the accident. Where a claim for damages is to be made, you must include in any such claim a specific amount for loss of earnings, and on payment of the claim, you must refund to the Education Authority the sick pay advanced to you if recovery of these monies is successful. ou are required to accurately detail your state of health on the pre-employment Health Declaration Form. Failure to do so may be considered a disciplinary offence and/or could result in the offer of employment being withdrawn and/or could result in dismissal. our entitlement to Occupational Sick Pay, which comprises statutory payments and payments under the Occupational Sick Pay Scheme, less any deduction under the NJC Pay and Conditions of Service as appropriate, is as follows: Length of Service During 1st year of service During 2 nd year of service During 3 rd year of service During 4 th and 5 th years service Entitlement 1 month s full pay and, after completing 4 months service, 2 months half pay 2 months full pay and 2 months half pay 4 months full pay and 4 months half pay 5 months full pay and 5 months half pay

22 After 5 years service NB: full pay is the full normal amount payable to that employee. 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay If you work less than a 5 day/36 hours week and/or fewer than 52 weeks per annum, your entitlement will be pro rated accordingly. Entitlement is calculated on the basis of absence in the 12 month period immediately before your period of sickness absence. Reduction to half pay will be implemented on completion of payment of full pay entitlement. If you are absent due to illness, you are required to notify your Principal/Line Manager immediately and submit appropriate documentation to cover the absence in accordance with the Managing Attendance Procedure. The Education Authority reserves the right to withhold payments where absence is not correctly notified, or where relevant documentation has not been received by the Education Authority. Abuse of the sick pay scheme will be dealt with under the Disciplinary Procedure. The Education Authority Occupational Sick Pay Scheme and the Disciplinary Procedures are available on the Education Authority intranet or through the Education Authority Human Resources Section. 10. Notice The minimum period of notice to which you are entitled under the Employment Rights (NI) Order 1996 is as follows: Period of Continuous Employment 1 month or more but less than 2 years 1 week Minimum Notice 2 years or more but less than 12 years 1 week for each year of continuous employment 12 years or more not less than 12 weeks notice Where the Education Authority is required to give you notice, the Education Authority will provide notice in accordance with the statutory entitlement outlined above, unless employment is terminated on the grounds of summary dismissal for gross misconduct. The minimum period of notice of termination of your employment, which you are required to give, is not less than 1 calendar month/4 weeks. Employees on salary NJC Pt. 42 and above (or equivalent) are required to give 3 calendar months notice. ou may not be required to work your notice period, and the Education Authority reserves the right to pay salary to you in lieu of part or all of your notice period. 11. Retirement If you contribute to the Local Government Pension Scheme, you can retire and receive your benefits in full once you have reached retirement age. ou must advise your Principal/Line Manager in writing at least 4 months prior to your intended date of retirement in order to meet NILGOSC deadlines for pension release. Further information is available from the Education Authority Human Resources Section.

23 12. Superannuation Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme for Northern Ireland is available. The Education Authority will enrol you in the Scheme on a contractual basis provided your contract lasts for more than 3 months and contributions towards the scheme will be deducted from your pay. In addition, the Education Authority has a statutory obligation to automatically enrol you in the Scheme provided you meet the eligibility criteria at any time during your employment. Information and assistance on automatic enrolment is available from the Education Authority Human Resources Section. 13. Trade Union Membership The Education Authority supports the established system of collective bargaining and believes in the principles of solving industrial relations problems by discussion and agreement. For practical purposes, it is considered this can only be conducted through negotiations by representatives of the employer and employees. ou have the right, and are encouraged by the Education Authority, to join a recognised independent Trade Union/Staff Association and to take part in its activities. Details of the independent Trade Unions and Staff Associations, that are recognised by the Education Authority and represented on the appropriate negotiating body, are available to you through the Education Authority Human Resources Section. 14. Grievance Procedure If you have a grievance relating to your employment, please refer to the Education Authority procedure. A hard copy of the procedure is attached, and is current on the date of issue. In accordance with paragraph 4 above, the Education Authority may negotiate and agree variations to terms and conditions; and the Grievance Procedure that is current at any given time is available through the Education Authority Human Resources Section. 15. Disciplinary Procedure The Procedure that the Education Authority is required to follow, in the event of having to take disciplinary action against you, is set out in the document attached to this Statement. The copy of the procedure attached is current on the date of issue, and includes the disciplinary rules. In accordance with paragraph 4 above, the Education Authority may negotiate and agree variations to terms and conditions, and the Disciplinary Procedure that is current at any given time is available through the Education Authority Human Resources Section. 16. Harassment in the Workplace The Education Authority is committed to providing a safe and harmonious working environment and recognises that employees have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. ou are required to undertake your duties in a professional manner, to comply with all reasonable instructions and to co-operate in the promotion of harmonious working relationships. A Policy Statement and Code of Practice on measures to combat harassment in the workplace is available on the Education Authority s Intranet, or through the Education Authority Human Resources Section. 17. Maternity/Paternity/Adoption/Parental Leave Provisions There are Schemes in operation for the provision of Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Parental leave. ou are advised that there are time limits for notification, and further details of these Schemes are available on the Education Authority Intranet, or through the Education Authority Human Resources Section.

24 18. Job Evaluation The Education Authority operates a Job Evaluation Scheme, which is covered by a collective agreement negotiated and agreed by the Trade Unions. While in the employment of the Education Authority, if your post is upgraded as a result of job evaluation, you will receive the increased wage/salary and any backdating agreed in accordance with the scheme. 19. Undertaking Work in Addition to This Post If you are intending to undertake any other paid employment or work you should, prior to undertaking the other work, notify the Education Authority of your intention to do so. This other work can only be undertaken where the Education Authority has granted written approval. Such work will not normally be of concern provided that it does not, in the view of the Education Authority, conflict with the interests of the Education Authority, or detrimentally affect the interests of the Education Authority, or in any way weaken public confidence in the conduct of the business of the Education Authority, or breach current employment legislation including the Working Time Regulations (Northern Ireland) If, on commencing this post, you are already undertaking other paid employment that you intend to continue, you should notify the Education Authority as outlined above. 20. Whistleblowing The Education Authority is committed to the highest standards of openness, probity and accountability in the delivery of its services. Whilst the Education Authority has put in place a wide range of rules, regulations, procedures and codes of practice to deliver its commitments, malpractice, abuse and/or wrongdoing may unfortunately still occur. The Education Authority does not tolerate any such malpractice, abuse or wrongdoing, and encourages anyone who has any knowledge of such to raise their concerns. If you have any such concerns, details of how to report such matters are contained in the Whistleblowing Policy, copies of which are available through the Education Authority Human Resources Section. 21. Child Protection The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for any individual on any barred list or who is the subject of a disqualification order from the courts; to apply for, offer to do, accept or do any work in a post involving regulated activity, paid or unpaid. Appointment to a post defined as regulated activity is subject to a satisfactory outcome of the vetting procedure, including receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure Certificate from AccessNI. If your post involves any regulated activity, you are required to inform your Principal/Line Manager if, during your employment, you become the subject of an investigation into an allegation that involves matters of child protection; or if you are subject to police caution, bind over or conviction for any offence that could impact upon your suitability to work in regulated activity. Failure to do so will be considered a most serious breach of discipline. 22. Special Educational Needs Where a post is funded by the Education Authority, Belfast Region to meet the special educational needs of a specific child or children as indicated in Part 1 of this document, the following conditions will apply: The post will be subject to annual or more frequent review as necessary in order to meet the needs of the child or children concerned.

25 The post holder may also be required to cover the needs of other children with special educational needs as required by the Education Authority. The post will be subject to termination, increase or decrease in hours as the special educational needs dictate. 23. Full List of Terms and Conditions of Service This is not a complete list of your terms and conditions of employment. Further information on terms and conditions is available, on request, from the Education Authority Human Resources Section. I acknowledge receipt of the original of this document and accept the conditions detailed within it.

26 EDUCATION AUTHORIT GENERIC JOB DESCRIPTION POST TITLE: Supervisory Assistant GRADE: Scale 1(b) Spinal Points 6-8 LOCATION: RESPONSIBLE TO: Wellington College The Principal through the designated line manager JOB PURPOSE: To be responsible under the direction of the principal/senior Supervisory Assistant individually or as a member of a team as may be employed, for the supervision of children and the maintenance of discipline for the children remaining on the school premises throughout the mid-day break (i.e. the interval between the close of morning school and the re-opening of school in the afternoon). 1.0 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.1 To assist in the supervision of children in all areas of the school and ground in order that health and safety regulations are observed and school discipline is enforced. 1.2 To liaise with the Principal/Senior Supervisory Assistant on all matters relating to mid-day supervision. 1.3 To deal with minor problems, accidents/sickness and report any serious incident to the Principal/Senior Supervisory Assistant immediately. 1.4 To supervise children consuming meals and packed lunches, including: (a) (b) (c) the movement of children between classrooms and dining areas where necessary, including dining areas outside the school premises. the supervision of queues, seating arrangements, and the circulation of pupils to and from service points. the supervision of the conduct of diners. 1.5 To be responsible for: (a) (b) (c) collection of dinner tickets where appropriate. the distribution of meals within the dining area as appropriate. ancillary associated duties (e.g., cleaning up spillage s, ensuring tables are cleared and cleaned, removal of litter from all areas used for the consumption of food including packed lunches, etc).

27 (d) assisting children where necessary. 1.5 Duties as delegated in connection with Cash Cafeterias. 2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS 2.1 All duties must be carried out 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. 2.2 All duties will be carried out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job. 2.3 All necessary paperwork must be completed. 2.4 Duties will be carried out for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee. It is acknowledged that the contents of this generic job description are not subject to appeal. Evaluated: January 2003

28 EDUCATION AUTHORIT BELFAST PERSON SPECIFICATION POST: Supervisory Assistant Wellington College ESSENTIAL PREFERRED EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE knowledge of the requirements of a Supervisory Assistant knowledge of Health and Safety legislation. SKILLS organisational skills inter-personal skills communication skills PERSONAL QUALITIES co-operative approachable ability to a member of a team ability to use initiative flexible willing to carryout instruction sensitive empathetic confidentiality enthusiasm

29 Belfast Office Statement of Main Particulars of Terms and Conditions of Service issued in compliance with the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (as amended) and the Employment (NI) Order 2003 Part 2 CONTRACT OF EMPLOMENT SUPERVISOR ASSISTANTS 1. Introduction In compliance with the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 and the Employment (Northern Ireland) Order 2003, this statement sets out the main terms and conditions of your contract of employment with the Education Authority as the Employing Authority and the Board of Governors of the school as the Employer, that are relevant at the date of issue. 2. Place of Work ou will serve in the post and at the location specified in Part 1 of this document, or in any post appropriate to your grade at such other place of employment in the service of the Education Authority as may be reasonably required. ou will not be required to work outside of the United Kingdom for more than one month. 3. Recognition of Period of Continuous Employment our period of continuous service is stated in Part 1 of this document. Details relating to recognised employers are contained in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc.) (Modification) Order (NI) Conditions of Service/Collective Agreements our terms and conditions of employment, including certain provisions relating to your working conditions are covered by collective agreements negotiated and agreed with Trade Unions and Staff Associations (see paragraph 12 below), which are recognised by the Education Authority for collective bargaining purposes in respect of the employment group to which you belong. These conditions are embodied in the Scheme of Conditions of Service relating to your employment group, and in other documents, all of which are available to you through the Education Authority Human Resources Section. From time to time variations in your terms and conditions of employment will result from negotiations and agreement with the Trade Unions and Staff Associations and these changes will be incorporated in the documents to which you have access. The Education Authority undertakes to ensure that all future changes in the terms and conditions of service will be entered into these documents within 28 days of the change being agreed. All agreed changes will be detailed on the Education Authority website. Each Education Authority policy/procedure, that is current at any given time, is available on the Education Authority intranet or through the Education Authority Human Resources Section. 5. Probationary Service our first 26 weeks of service will be probationary, at the end of which, subject to a satisfactory report by your Principal/Line Manager, your appointment will be confirmed. If you do not

30 maintain the required standard of performance, conduct or regular punctual attendance during this probationary period (or any period of extension agreed by your Principal/Line Manager), the Education Authority reserves the right to terminate your employment during, or at the end of, the probationary period. 6. Remuneration Details relating to your current salary and hours of work are specified in Part 1 of this document, and are in accordance with the agreement relating to your grade. our hours of work exclude meal breaks. Operational arrangements for breaks will be in accordance with the practice at your location of work, and will take account of the working time regulations. our working hours/pattern are as agreed for your place of work or grade of employment and are subject to amendment, at the Education Authority s discretion and in consultation with Trade Unions, to meet the exigencies of the service. Overtime, if applicable, for work in excess of 36 hours per week is payable in accordance with the Scheme of Conditions of Service referred to in paragraph 4 above. ou will be paid either four-weekly or monthly, as specified in Part 1 of this document, by Bankers Automatic Clearing Service (B.A.C.S.) to your Bank or Building Society Account. The Education Authority reserves the right to recover any overpayment of your salary from deduction of such overpayments from salary/monies due to you. This contract of employment may be amended at any time by virtue of collective agreements, referred to in paragraph 4 above. 7. Annual Leave, Public Holidays and Extra-Statutory Holidays In accordance with the Working Time Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998 (as amended), all employees have a statutory entitlement to a minimum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday. Those employees working less than a 5 day/36 hour week and/or fewer than 52 weeks per annum are entitled to the same level of paid holiday on a pro rata basis. our contractual annual leave entitlement, as specified on Part 1, plus your entitlement to public and extra-statutory holidays, exceeds the minimum legal entitlement of 5.6 weeks. The basic full-time annual leave entitlement [exclusive of public and extra-statutory holidays] is detailed in the table below.