JOB TITLE: Classroom Assistant
REPORTS TO: The Principal, through the class teachers and school medic.
JOB PURPOSE
Monitor children requiring medical care. Under the direction of the class teachers, assist with the educational support and care of the pupils in a designated class or classes, in or outside the classroom.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The precise duties of the post will be determined by the Principal.
CLASSROOM SUPPORT
- Assist students in learning as effectively as possible both in group situations and on their own by facilitating and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Monitor the daily care of any child with a medical condition and assist the school medic with interventions when necessary.
- Participate in classroom activities, under the direction of the class teacher.
- Assume responsibility for supervising groups of children, or individual children during specified activities.
- Adhering to school policies procedures while dealing sensitively and appropriately with confidential issues.
- Establish a supportive and nurturing relationships with students.
- Prepare work for students as directed by, and in support of, the classroom teacher.
- Ensure as far as possible a safe environment for students.
- Report to the class teacher any signs or symptoms displayed which may suggest that a child requires expert or immediate attention.
- Contribute to the maintenance of student progress records.
- Provide regular feedback about the students to the teacher.
OTHER DUTIES
- Attend relevant in-service training.
- Duties as may be assigned by the Principal within the level of the post.
This job description will be subject to review and should be regarded as a provision of guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the role may be assigned from time to time
Salary €18,000 - €20,000
Extra income can be earned through after school activities.
Garda vetting clearance required.
TO APPLY: A covering letter and CV should be emailed to [email protected] for the attention of the Junior School Principal by Wednesday, 26th August 2026 at 12 noon.
Dundalk Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer. www.dgs.ie
Pay: €18,000.00-€20,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
