Teaching Assistant

Essential Qualifications and Experience (Any marked * are desirable) HLTA status or equivalent GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent in Maths or English Specialist Skills/Training in Curriculum or Learning e.g First Aid, Phonics* Relevant Degree* Understanding of how schools work – Key Stages, Assessment, SATS At least 3 years’ experience working knowledge and experience of implementing the requirements, guidance and other relevant learning programme/strategies Specific Skills Ability to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships with children, teachers, support staff, parents/carers, governors, external professionals and agencies Support for Pupils Ability to assess the needs of children and use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support their learning Ability to organise and manage an appropriate learning environment and resources Support for Teachers Ability to plan challenging teaching and learning activities with the support from the teacher Ability to monitor, assess and report on pupil performance and development Ability to model exemplary practice in terms of inclusion and supporting children with special educational needs and their families Support the Curriculum Ability to prepare and use ICT resources effectively to support learning Ability to deliver local and national strategies Working knowledge of: Intervention Strategies and Programmes* SEND Code of Practice* School/National Assessment Systems for Key Stage 2* Communication Excellent communication skills both written and spoken Ability to liaise with parents, other professional and outside agencies Professional Development Constantly improve own practice/knowledge through self evaluation, appraisal and learning with/from others Willingness to participate in all forms of professional development Personal Qualities Friendly, professional, smart and flexible A commitment to improving the academic standards of all children Commitment to equalities issues and to social inclusion Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to organise, lead and motivate others/a team Ability to supervise/manage work/development of some other support staff, volunteers