About this role
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Level 2 Maths or equivalent (minimum)
¨ Level 2 English or equivalent (minimum)
¨ Experience of working with or caring for children
¨ Experience of communicating with a wide range of people from different backgrounds
¨ Understanding of the educational and social needs of children
¨ Basic knowledge of IT to effectively support the pupils (or willingness to train)
¨ A knowledge of some of the emotional, behavioural and social difficulties that may create barriers to learning
¨ Experience of supporting children to regulate their emotions
¨ Basic understanding of child development and learning
¨ Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
¨ Ability to relate well to children and adults
¨ Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these
¨ Ability to deal with challenging behaviour
¨ Able to act on own initiative
¨ Able to observe, monitor and keep accurate records on children’s progress