Lipson Vale Primary School · Plymouth, South West
Qualifications GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics Relevant Level 2 qualification in Childcare, Teaching Assistant, Early Years or equivalent experienceor willingness to work towards Experience Experience of working with primary-aged children– Experience planning and leading activities for children Experience promoting positive behaviour Knowledge and understanding Understanding the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Safeguarding, including Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, and Inclusion Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate activities Understanding of health and safety requirements in a school environment Awareness of inclusion and equal opportunities Skills Wish to work within a school and be sympathetic to the school’s ethos and aims and meet the expectations of the school’s governing body. Establish andmaintaingood professionalrelationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues To be able to deal with regular interruptions Establish and developappropriate relationshipswith parents and governors Communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) at all levels e.g., pupils, staff, parents, visitors Promote a positive working environment Be able to work under pressure Ability to work with minimal supervision and to act on own initiate Ability to supervise and engage groups of children effectively Ability to create a safe,welcomingand stimulating environment Ability to organise activities and resources Personal characteristics Punctual Organised and resourceful Solution focused Caring, patient and approachable manner Enthusiastic and positive attitude Reliable,flexibleand organised Ability to remain calm under pressure Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Professional attitude and confidentiality