What skills and experience we're looking for
Higher Level qualification
Level 1 Safeguarding
NVQ 3 or equivalent
GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A-C)
Evidence of further professional development
Keen to further own development and learn about children’s needs
Experience of supporting children with SEND
Experience of working in a similar post
Working with small groups or supporting 1:1
Knowledge of areas of SEND
Knowledge of Child Protection, Health and Safety, and Care legislation.
Knowledge of the new National Curriculum
Understanding of pupil safeguarding procedures
Some experience in a primary school
Willing to become involved in school social events and extra-curricular activities
Good team member
Caring, positive and sensitive approach with all children
Ability to work on own initiative
Good IT skills
Good communication skills
Flexible and willing to cover lunch duties in cases of absence
Manageable journey to school
A sense of humour
Consistency
Smart appearance
What the school offers its staff
Opportunity to work at an "Outstanding" rated School
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.