KS1 Learning Support Assistant

Qualifications/Training

Hold a

full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification in Specialist Teaching

& Learning Support, Teaching & Learning Support, Childcare

Learning & Development or Teaching Assistant or other equivalent

qualification (please

note you will need to evidence this with the official certificates).

Possess

good literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to at least GCSE grades 4 or

above or grade C or above; Level 2 Functional Skills; O-level grade C or

above or CSE grade 1 in English and Maths (please note you will need to

evidence this with the official certificates).

Experience

Have

successful recent experience of working with children of primary school

age.

Experience

of organising and supervising games and activities for groups of children.

Abilities, Skills, Knowledge

Demonstrate the ability to support access to learning

for pupils in Phonics, Reading, Writing, GPaS and Numeracy lessons.

Demonstrate the ability to provide general support to

the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Demonstrate the ability to relate well to children and

adults.

Demonstrate the ability to work constructively as part

of a team, understand classroom roles and responsibilities and your own

position within these.

Demonstrate the ability to use basic technology, such

as a computer, photocopier, iPad etc.

Experience of

administering first aid and be willing and able to deal with minor first

aid to the pupils.

Hold a recognised paediatric first aid qualification or

demonstrate a willingness to undertake appropriate training.

Demonstrate the ability to undertake basic clerical

duties, e.g. photocopying, filing and simple record keeping.

Self-reflect on areas for development and participate

in development and training opportunities as required.

Demonstrate the ability to comply with policies and

procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security,

confidentiality, data protection and equal opportunities.

Be patient

and calm by nature.

Be firm but

fair in matters of discipline.

Demonstrate

the ability to work as part of a team.

Contribute

ideas to further develop the play opportunities for the children during

the lunch break.