What skills and experience we're looking for
Post holders should ideally hold Maths and English pass at GCSE (4/C)
The post holder will ideally have considerable expertise/specialism with SEND.
KNOWLEDGE
• Practical knowledge of literacy and/or numeracy subject matter in order to be able to support pupils to master an adapted curriculum, either on a one-to-one basis or small groups, under the direction and supervision of the teacher
• Practical knowledge of equipment, including IT equipment where appropriate, to support learning, under the direction of the teacher
• MENTAL SKILLS
• Ability to recognise and respond changes in pupils' behaviour and report to the teacher
• Ability to support the teacher in creating a positive learning environment
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Ability to complete a range of paperwork e.g. incident report form, pupil progress records
• The post holder will be expected to resolve more complex queries and problems
• The post holder will have a shared responsibility with the teacher for timetabling, rosters and planning activities to support learning
• INTERPERSONNEL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• Ability to communicate clearly with pupils and others
• Ability to explain tasks and activities to pupils e.g. literacy/numeracy tasks, craft tools, science equipment, under the direction of the teacher
• Ability to contribute to review meetings, if required
• Ability to disseminate key information to other Teaching Assistants
• PHYSICAL SKILLS
• Ability to use a range of IT equipment to support full undertaking of the post
• Use of guillotine, craft knives, glue guns etc when displaying work or helping pupils in practical lessons
• INITIATIVE AND INDEPENDENCE
• Ability to manage own workload, and that of other Teaching Assistants, under direction of teacher
• Ability to work with groups of pupils carrying out specific tasks
• Ability to resolve more complex problems and/or queries, referring most complex issues to the teacher, or other member of staff
What the school offers its staff
Friendly and supportive environmentEmployee Assistance Programme
Access to professional development
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Check is required for all successful applicants, together with two referees.