About this role
Person Specification: SEND Support Assistant (TA3)
Qualifications and Attainments
Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification Essential
4 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English Essential
Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent, e.g. CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB Essential
Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent Essential
HND, Degree or other further qualifications Desirable
Training, Experience and Knowledge
Understand the needs of children with SEND Essential
Experience of working with SEND children in education Essential
Experience of using IEPs, ILPs and EHCPs Essential
Experience of working with children in KS2 / KS3 / KS4 and relevant qualifications Desirable
Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants Essential
Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with
learning strategies and national curriculum Essential
Experience of basic administrative tasks Desirable
Experienced/trained first aider, or willing to complete training in first aid Desirable
Experience as a cover supervisor or similar role Desirable
Experience of exams invigilation Desirable
Personal Skills and Attitudes
Have strong behaviour management skills specific for SEND children Essential
Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic Essential
Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity Essential
Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills Essential
Be a team player with the ability to work independently Essential
Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach Essential
Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and be willing to undertake CPD
relevant to the post Essential
Suitability to work with children and young people Essential
Ability to use computers and educational software packages Essential