Play & Engagement Support Assistant

Skilled

in listening to and being able to socialise

and communicate with children

Ability to engage and

communicate effectively with children

Ability to support

children positively through play

Ability to follow care

plans,guidanceand procedures

Able

to build good relationships with children, their parents

and carers Able

to understand the needs of children

Calm, patient and

empathetic approach

Ability to work on

own initiative while working within guidelines.

Ability to work

effectively as part of a team

Experience of working with children with SEND

and developing and supporting

programmes of activities for them

Experience

of operating effective systems for

planning, recording, evaluating and monitoring

Experience

of ensuring the health, safety and welfare of children Basic understanding

of child development and learning

Awareness of

safeguarding and child protection responsibilities