Teaching Assistant

Skills/Knowledge

Ability to work

effectively within a team, understanding classroom roles and

responsibilities

Ability to build

effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues

Ability to promote a

positive ethos and role model positive attributes

Good personal

numeracy and literacy skills

General

understanding of school curriculum and other basic learning

programmes/techniques (within specified age range/subject area)

General awareness of

inclusion, especially within a school setting

Effective use of ICT

to support learning

Valuing Diversity

Ability to challenge

behaviours and processes which do not positively advance the diversity

agenda

Ability to recognise

people’s strengths, aspirations and abilities and help to develop their

potential

Developing Self and Others

Ability to request

right training and development

Willingness to respond

positively to opportunities that arise and to support others’ learning and

share learning with others

Experience/ Qualifications / Training etc

Minimum of 1 year experience of working with

&/or caring for children within the primary age range

Willingness to

complete DfES Teacher Assistant Induction Programme

Willingness to

participate in relevant training and development opportunities

Work Related Circumstances - Professional Values

& Practices

Suitability Requirements met for working

with children - Satisfactory References, Right to work in the UK, Barred

List and DBS check, Pre-Employment Health Check and Attitudes to

Safeguarding Checked at interview.

High expectations of

all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious

and ethnic background and a commitment to raising their educational

achievements

Ability to build and

maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently,

with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their

development as learners

Demonstrate and

promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from

the pupils with whom they work

Ability to work collaboratively

with colleagues and carry out role effectively, knowing when to seek

help and advice

Able to liaise

sensitively and effectively with parents and carers recognising their

role in pupil learning

Able to improve

their own practice through observations, evaluations and discussion with

colleagues

Desireable Skills & Knowledge / Qualifications /

Training etc

Experience