What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
None required
Current first aid certificate
Experience
Previous experience of supervising children
Working with groups of children on a voluntary or paid basis
Knowledge and understanding
Managing the behaviour of groups of children
Child development and social interaction
The value of constructive play opportunities
Skills
Work as part of a team and individually
Inspire trust and confidence in children
Encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times
Observe the boundaries of the role and respect confidential information
Initiate games and activities appropriate to the age of the children
Relate to children on their level
Remain calm in a crisis
Communicate effectively
Recognise behaviour giving cause for concern and inform relevant staff
Personal Characteristics
Calm under pressure
Empathetic
Organised
Flexible
Able to communicate well with others
Patient
Creative
Resourceful
What the school offers its staff
• A happy school • A friendly and supportive staff team
• Dedicated training to support your role
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.