Primary Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover

Experience

of working with children

Experience of working with children of the relevant

age (Early Years / Primary / Secondary)

Experience of working in a

school environment

Experience of working with children with Special

Educational Needs and Disabilities

Experience of administering first aid

Level 2 qualifications in

English and Maths

Level 2 Certificate in

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

Appropriate

first aid training

Paediatric

first aid training

Effective

use of ICT to support learning and administration

Excellent literacy and

numeracy skills

Excellent oral and written

communication skills

General

understanding of the curriculum relevant

to the post; specifically foundation stage curriculum / national

curriculum / KS4 Curriculum

Basic

understanding of child development and learning

Sensitivity

and understanding, to help build relationships and meet needs

Knowledge

of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs

Understanding

of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context

Good organisational skills

Ability to remain calm in

stressful situations

Ability to maintain

confidentiality

Ability to build effective working relationships

with relate well to children and adults

Ability to work

constructively as part of a team

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and

actively seek learning opportunities

Commitment to work in line

with the school ethos and mission

Willingness to work

flexibly in accordance with policies and procedures, to meet the needs of the

school

Willingness to undertake

training and continuous professional development in connection with the post

Compliance

with policies relating to Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity and data

protection

Satisfactory enhanced DBS

disclosure to work in an environment dealing with young people

Ability to form and

maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and

young people

A commitment to

safeguarding and promoting welfare for all