About this role
The Teaching Assistant should have experience of:
working with young children in present, or previous, employment and/or voluntary work (e.g. as a Brownie or Cub leader)
The Teaching Assistant will be able to:
- build a strong positive working relationship with children
- help professional staff to achieve their objectives;
- work one to one with a special educational needs child, in small groups and as a member of a team;
- explain tasks simply and clearly;
- supervise and control children, and adhere to defined standards;
- accept and respond to authority and supervision;
- work with guidance, but under limited supervision;
- liaise and communicate effectively with others;
- demonstrate good organisational skills;
- get involved in professional development, and attend courses;
- use their initiative to present and prepare resources suitable for working with pupils