Essential qualities for the role include:
- Having experience of working in a school
- Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs in a mainstream or specialist setting
- Experience working with children with English as an Additional Language
The candidate should have:
- Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
- Numeracy/literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
- Completion of the Teaching Assistant Induction Programme Level 3
- Ability to relate well to children and adults
- Ability to work as part of a team
- An understanding of the role of the Teaching Assistant and other professionals working in the classroom
- Ability to use relevant technology e.g. photocopier, laptop
- Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies
- Basic understanding of child development and learning
- Willingness to undertake minor first aid training as appropriate
- Tact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the public, pupils and colleagues at work
- Self-motivation and personal drive to complete tasks to the required timescales and quality standards
- The flexibility to adapt to changing workload demands and new school challenges
- Personal commitment to ensure that the provision of support is equally accessible and appropriate to meet the diverse needs of the pupils
- Personal commitment to continuous self-development
- A commitment to school improvement
- Be willing to consent to and apply for an enhanced disclosure to a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check
We offer a school that is:
- An environment which encourages children to meet their full potential and develop skills for life
- An excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards, working in harmony
- Committed to continuous professional development