What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills
GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent
Experience and Knowledge
Awareness of/willingness to train to get knowledge and understanding of the Teaching Assistant’s role in supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum
Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices
Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures that
contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols
Ability to use resources and materials including ICT software and equipment
Skills/Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to support the management of pupil behaviour
Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
Ability to provide support for planning and delivery of learning activities.
Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.
Ability to organise classroom resources and assist with the maintenance of pupil records
Personal qualities
A diplomatic and patient approach
Efficient and meticulous in organisation
Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations
Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them
Ability to work in accordance with the school’s policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies
Work Related Circumstances
Must be willing to undertake training as required
Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information
Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding
Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
Commitment to the Trust’s ethos, aims and whole community.
What the school offers its staff
• A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.
• Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
• Calm and purposeful learning environments
• Friendly, polite, well-behaved children who deserve the very best
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
• Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.