About this role
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Essential
• Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in both English and Maths (C)
• Recognised and relevant vocational qualification (NVQ level 3) and/or equivalent proven practical work experience (C/I/A)
• Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development in the post (A/I)
• Previous experience of working with young people, preferably in a school setting (A/I/R)
• Ability to work effectively with children of a relevant age group (A/I/R)
• Strong communication and listening skills (A/I/R)
• Good ICT skills (Microsoft packages) (A/I)
• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders, especially parents/carers (A/I/R)
• Ability to work effectively as a team (A/I/R)
• Ability to respect and maintain confidentiality (A/I/R)
• Ability and willingness to inspire students and get the best out of them (A/I/R)
• Efficient and effective organisation skills (A/I/R)
• Ability to motivate others (A/I/R)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential child safeguarding issues (A/I/R) Desirable
• Working in a school environment (A/I/R)
• Understanding of issues affecting students and young people and how to offer supportive assistance (A/I/R)
• Emergency First Aid or First Aid at Work qualification (C)
• Understanding of academy child safeguarding procedures (A/I)