About this role
Knowledge, skills and experience
Education and Training
A good standard foundation in numeracy and literacy.
Experience
Knowledge of the legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.Knowledge of SEND Code of Practice
Knowledge of strategies to recognise and reward efforts and achievements towards self-reliance that are appropriate to the age and development stage of the students
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to use language and other communication skills that students can understand and relate toAbility to establish positive relationships with students and empathise with their needsAbility to demonstrate active listening skillsAbility to consistently and effectively implement agreed behaviour management strategiesAbility to provide levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to students’ needs, encouraging the student to stay on taskAbility to monitor the students’ response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomesAbility to carry out and report on systematic observations of students’ knowledge, understanding and skillsAbility to assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacherAbility to offer constructive feedback to students to reinforce self esteemAbility to work effectively and supportively as a member of the Academy teamAbility to work within and apply all Academy policies eg Behaviour Management, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities etc
Personal Qualities
Commitment to the aims of the academies working togetherSelf-motivated with drive, initiative and high degree of pro-activitySense of humour and equable temperament with ability to remain calm and confident in challenging circumstancesCommitment to working as a positive and constructive team memberCommitment to Equal Opportunities