What skills and experience we're looking for
Person specification
criteria
qualities
Qualifications and training
• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and math’s
• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
• HLTA qualification or equivalent, or willingness to complete the qualification within 6 months of starting in the role
Experience
• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
• Experience working with children / young people with special educational needs
• Experience planning and delivering learning activities
• Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)
Skills and knowledge
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
• Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Active listening skills
• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context
• Understanding of effective teaching methods
• Knowledge of how to successfully lead learning activities for a group or class of children
• Knowledge of how statutory and non-statutory frameworks for the school curriculum relate to the age and ability ranges of the learners they support
• Knowledge of how to support learners in accessing the curriculum in accordance with the SEND code of practice
Personal qualities
• Enjoyment of working with children
• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils’ wellbeing and equality
• Resilient, positive, forward looking, and enthusiastic about making a difference
• Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
What the school offers its staff
• A friendly work environment and a supportive leadership team.
• A team dedicated to making a difference to pupils who need it most.
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Continuous CPD opportunities.
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to join a high performing school and gain significant experience to further enhance their career.
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.