About this role
About the Role:
The successful candidate should be passionate about working with children; have excellent communication skills and demonstrate a calm and nurturing manner. They will also be able to encourage a growth mindset to enable all of our children to achieve their full potential, both socially and academically.
Within your role you will be expected to:
Support the children within the class, either individually or in small groups following the appropriate year group curriculumSupervise the children during the lunchtime periodWork alongside the class teacher supporting learning in order to meet the individual needs of the childrenAssist with the planning, development and implementation of planned interventions and personal support plansLiaise with teachers and school staff regarding the needs and progress of the children sharing knowledge and ideas from training sessions and other school staff as neededLiaise with parents in line with school policy
Qualifications
Must be educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths (Grades A-C or 9-5)
Professional Development
Commitment to own personal professional development programme.
Experience
Experience of working with young children in school.
Knowledge and Understanding
Understanding the needs of young children; child development and the ways in which children learn.Understanding behaviour management strategies; equal opportunities and safeguarding.
Skills
To assist children on an individual basis, in small groups and where necessary whole class work.To explain tasks simply and clearly whilst fostering independence in learning.To promote and model positive choices of behaviour for children, and adhere to defined behaviour management policies.To work with guidance, but under limited supervision; liaise and communicate effectively with others.To demonstrate good organisational skills.To display work effectively, and make and maintain basic teaching resources.To be willing to undertake necessary training and professional development opportunities as required.