About this role
Qualifications
Essential
Min A* - C grade in GCSE English & Maths or equivalentSuccessful relevant experience of working with children within a learning environment.Desirable
Experience of working as a teaching assistant in a school environment Evidence of continuing or further professional development or other relevant national or professional qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Ability /willingness to support learning across a variety of key stages and/ or EYFSExcellent literacy skillsRecognise that each child has specific needs that need to be nurtured and developed through careful and sensitive support and intervention and understand the pressure and requirement that this entailsAbility to work 1 to 1 with a child on in an individual, small group or whole class environment, making accurate observations, communicating these with feedback to the teacherExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in relating well to children and adultsAbility to motivate and encourage in order to establish a supportive relationship with the child, giving praise and positive recognition to help build self esteemAbility to work independently or as part of a team demonstrating initiative, tact and diplomacyAbility to work collaboratively and constructively as part of a highly motivated staff team understanding roles and responsibilities and your own position within theseDesirable
Experience of teaching and supporting children with additional needsKnowledge and understanding ofcurriculum and assessmentAbility to meet the child’s needs as required whilst encouraging independence/ autonomy of the childAbility to use own initiative to develop resources in order to support small groups of childrenExperience of using Information Technology to support learning and/or communication
Personal
Enjoy working with childrenBe enthusiastic, highly motivated and flexibleUnderstand the need for confidentialityHigh level of resilienceCommitment to continuing professional developmentThe ability to learn about and use a range of strategies to reduce barriers to learningAn understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity in day-to-day working practicesHave ability to adapt to a variety of situations /Be able to work calmly with the ability to adapt quickly and effectively to changing circumstance/situationsAbility to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunitiesAbility to safeguard and promote the welfare of childrenHave a calm approach, and an empathic natureAbility to manage time effectivelyThe ability to seek advice and assistance to meet the child’s learning, and social and emotional needs
Desire and determination to be a lifelong learner and improve personal effectiveness