About this role
Qualifications:
Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualification or experience.
Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and Maths.
Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy or ASD.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
•Experience of working with Children in secondary schools.
•Previous successful experience working with young people on an individual basis, supporting their personal development.
•Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice/legislation.
•Working knowledge and experience of implementing relevant learning programmes/strategies.
•Good understanding of child development and learning processes .
•Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching.
•Constant seeking to improve own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others.
•Understanding of roles and responsibilities in school and own position within these.
•Commitment, energy and patience and being prepared to learn.
•An up to date knowledge of the theory of behavior and the relevant management techniques of negative behaviors.
•An up to date knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
•Knowledge of and ability to work with a wide range of support services both from private and public sectors; ability to draw upon a wide range of support, information, opportunities and guidance.
•Ability to identify potential barriers to learning and engage in strategies to overcome these barriers.
•Competence in the skills of networking, counselling, facilitating and developing others.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
•Be organised and thorough with admin tasks and be able to use a variety of IT packages.
•Ability to develop and sustain successful relationships with students, parents and colleagues at all levels.
•An understanding of the importance of following school procedures and working within a team under clear line management structures.
•Ability to lead by example and take responsibility.
•Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
Qualities:
• Enthusiasm, good humour, energy, resourcefulness and creativity.
• Be trustworthy and reliable; specifically in sharing confidential information with relevant staff/agencies in the
appropriate manner.
• Commitment to helping individuals achieve their goals.
• A high level of organisation and independence.
• Commitment to, and awareness of the principle of equal opportunity.