What skills and experience we're looking for
Experience
• Three years experience of working to support children’s learning, gained in a relevant environment.
• Experience of working with pupils with additional needs.
Qualifications/Training
• Very good numeracy/literacy skills equivalent to GCSE C and above.
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistant (or recognised equivalent qualification).
• Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area such as bilingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, CACHE, etc.
Knowledge/Skills
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice.
• In depth understanding of areas of learning, e.g. literacy, numeracy, science, SEN, Early Years.
• Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes and in particular, barriers to learning.
• Ability to plan effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people.
• Work constructively as part of a team whilst being able to demonstrate initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Willing to work towards NVQ Level 3 or recognised equivalent.
What the school offers its staff
As a school we work collectively to foster a happy environment providing a sense of security and wellbeing for all.We set high standards for our staff and our pupils, valuing partnerships with families, professionals and the school community.We provide opportunities for professional development.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring check, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across Chasetown Community School. On joining, staff are required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practices and to safeguard our children and young people.