Teaching Assistant
About This Role
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum of grade C/4 at GCSE or equivalent) in both English Language and Maths
Communication and Interaction specialism and/or Subject knowledge and a desire to support within Maths or Science
Desirable
Subject knowledge and a desire to support other subjects
Experience:
Essential
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Work constructively as part of a team
Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people.
Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young students and in forming effective professional relationships
Enthusiasm, drive and love for the job
Committed to high personal standards at all times
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Desirable
Experience of working within an educational setting
Experience of work within specific areas of SEND
Adaption of ICT equipment to specific student needs
Understanding of child development
Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes