SEND Support Assistant

Person Specification: SEND Support Assistant (TA3)

Qualifications and Attainments

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification Essential 4 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English Essential Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent, e.g. CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB Essential Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent Essential HND, Degree or other further qualifications Desirable Training, Experience and Knowledge Understand the needs of children with SEND Essential Experience of working with SEND children in education Essential Experience of using IEPs, ILPs and EHCPs Essential Experience of working with children in KS2 / KS3 / KS4 and relevant qualifications Desirable Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants Essential Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with learning strategies and national curriculum Essential

Experience of basic administrative tasks Desirable

Experienced/trained first aider, or willing to complete training in first aid Desirable

Experience as a cover supervisor or similar role Desirable

Experience of exams invigilation Desirable

Personal Skills and Attitudes Have strong behaviour management skills specific for SEND children Essential Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic Essential Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity Essential Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills Essential Be a team player with the ability to work independently Essential Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach Essential Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and be willing to undertake CPD relevant to the post Essential Suitability to work with children and young people Essential Ability to use computers and educational software packages Essential