Teaching Assistant

About the Role: The successful candidate should be

passionate about working with children; have excellent communication skills and

demonstrate a calm and nurturing manner. They will also be able to encourage a

growth mindset to enable all of our children to achieve their full potential,

both socially and academically. Within your role you will be

expected to: Support the children within the class, either individually

or in small groups following the appropriate year group curriculum Supervise the children during the lunchtime period Work alongside the class teacher supporting learning

in order to meet the individual needs of the children Assist with the planning, development and

implementation of planned interventions and personal support plans Liaise with teachers and school staff regarding the

needs and progress of the children sharing knowledge and ideas from training

sessions and other school staff as needed Liaise with parents in line with school policy

Qualifications

Must

be educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths (Grades A-C or 9-5)

Professional

Development

Commitment to own personal

professional development programme.

Experience

Experience of working with young

children in school.

Knowledge and Understanding

Understanding the needs of young

children; child development and the ways in which children learn. Understanding behaviour management

strategies; equal

opportunities and safeguarding.

Skills

To assist children on an individual

basis, in small groups and where necessary whole class work. To explain tasks simply and clearly whilst

fostering independence in learning. To promote and model positive choices of

behaviour for children, and adhere to defined behaviour management policies. To work with guidance, but under limited

supervision; liaise and communicate effectively with others. To demonstrate good organisational

skills. To display work effectively, and make

and maintain basic teaching resources. To be willing to undertake necessary

training and professional development opportunities as required.