Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant

should have experience of:

working with young children in present, or previous, employment and/or voluntary work (e.g. as a Brownie or Cub leader)

The Teaching Assistant

will be able to:

build a strong positive working relationship with children

help professional staff to achieve their objectives;

work one to one with a special educational needs child, in small groups and as a member of a team;

explain tasks simply and clearly;

supervise and control children, and adhere to defined standards;

accept and respond to authority and supervision;

work with guidance, but under limited supervision;

liaise and communicate effectively with others;

demonstrate good organisational skills;

get involved in professional development, and attend courses; use their initiative to present and prepare resources suitable for working with pupils