About this role
- A good standard of education particularly in English and Mathematics (grade C/4 or above).
- Experience of supporting children in a classroom environment, including those with special educational needs.
- Experience of using technology to support pupils in the classroom.
- Knowledge of the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.
- Ability to use language and other communication skills that pupils can understand and relate to.
- Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and empathise with their needs.
- Ability to demonstrate active listening skills.
- Ability to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategies.
- Ability to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs, encouraging the pupil to stay on task.
- Ability to offer constructive feedback to pupils to reinforce self-esteem.
- Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team.
- Ability to work within and apply all school policies eg behaviour management, safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities etc.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters.
- Willingness to provide practical assistance to a pupil, including physical support where required, and undergo relevant training to support this.