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 andchild protection.
• To build positive relationships with both student and parents/carers.
As a Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for:
• 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.