About this role
Skills/Knowledge
Ability to work effectively within a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities Ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes Good personal numeracy and literacy skills General understanding of school curriculum and other basic learning programmes/techniques (within specified age range/subject area) General awareness of inclusion, especially within a school setting Effective use of ICT to support learning
Valuing Diversity
Ability to challenge behaviours and processes which do not positively advance the diversity agenda Ability to recognise people’s strengths, aspirations and abilities and help to develop their potential
Developing Self and Others
Ability to request right training and development Willingness to respond positively to opportunities that arise and to support others’ learning and share learning with others
Experience/ Qualifications / Training etc
Minimum of 1 year experience of working with &/or caring for children within the primary age range Willingness to complete DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities
Work Related Circumstances - Professional Values & Practices
Suitability Requirements met for working with children - Satisfactory References, Right to work in the UK, Barred List and DBS check, Pre-Employment Health Check and Attitudes to Safeguarding Checked at interview. High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background and a commitment to raising their educational achievements Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners Demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and carry out role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice Able to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers recognising their role in pupil learning Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluations and discussion with colleagues
Desireable Skills & Knowledge /Qualifications / Training etc
Experience of resources preparation to support learning programmes
Minimum of 2 years experience of working with &/or caring for children within the primary age range within an educational setting
Training in special educational needs strategies