Requirements:
•Demonstrable levels of numeracy & literacy equivalent to GCSE (A-C) or NVQ Level 2 (or by test).
•Effective computing skills for both teaching and management.
•Relevant work experience in a similar background within a Primary/Secondary setting.
•Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.
•The ability to maintain and develop a ‘culture of vigilance’ with regard to safeguarding and child protection.
•To build positive relationships with both student and parents/carers.
As a Teaching Assistant you will:
•Motivating, engaging and encouraging the pupil(s) as required by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to pupils’ needs.
•Assisting in developmental areas, e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc.
•Promoting the acceptance and inclusion of the pupil with SEN and encouraging pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
•Monitoring the pupil’s response to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modifying or adapting the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended outcomes.
•Under the direction of the teacher, carrying out and reporting on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills: enabling the teacher to make judgements about each pupil’s stage of development.
•Knowing and applying school policies on Child Protection, Health and Safety, Behaviour, Teaching and Learning, Equal Opportunities etc.
•Complying with legal and organisational requirements for maintaining the health, safety and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.