HLTA

Experience of working with special educational needs.

Experience in required area of specialist support. Experience of working as a teaching assistant including

working with children with complex needs. Knowledge and experience of planning, preparing, delivering

and evaluating learning activities. Experience of assessing pupil progress and reporting on

development and attainment. Experience of providing support and guidance to other

teaching support staff and ability to supervise staff. Understanding of other agencies and their role and

experience of working with other professionals to provide pupil support. Practical knowledge of how children develop and learn and

how to motivate them. Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching. Working knowledge and experience of implementing

national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.

Full working knowledge of relevant legislation e.g.: child

protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection and codes of

practice. Knowledge and experience of using a range of computer

applications and ICT including word processing, spreadsheets, databases,

presentation software, internet and e-mail. Level 6 qualification e.g. Bachelor Degrees, Graduate

Certificates and Diplomas, or Level 5 qualification e.g. Diplomas of HE and FE,

foundation degrees and HNDs, plus experience in relevant areas of work over a

period of years or evidence of the equivalent level of knowledge gained through

work experience. Meet the HLTA standards or have an equivalent qualification

or experience. Relevant training e.g.: learning strategies/specialist area. Communicates effectively on a 1:1 basis about

straightforward and detailed issues with a range of people. Deals confidently with different points of view in

conversations. Contributes clearly and effectively to discussion with

others. Produces detailed written information to communicate

information, ideas and opinions. Makes decisions as to when and how duties are to be carried

out. Responds independently to unanticipated problems and

situations. Uses a rational or disciplined approach to problem solving. Analyses and interprets complex information to solve

difficult problems and develop new ideas or concepts. Uses previously untried new ideas or concepts to generate

solutions to problems. Produces medium-term solutions or plans. Communicates effectively & confidently. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people. A commitment to ongoing staff development and the

development of others.