PERSON SPECIFICATION

Post: Learning Support Assistant

Attributes

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Essential

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Desirable

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How identified

Qualifications

/ GCSE English and Maths C grade or equivalent. / Good standard of general education. / Application
Experience / Experience of working as part of a team.
Basic ICT skills / Experience of working with young people aged 11-18 in an secondary educational setting.
Experience of general administrative duties.
Experience of supporting students with specifi needs such as asperger’s, learning difficulties, autism, SEBD or physical difficulties. / Application and Interview
Special knowledge / Interest in education and working with young people aged 11-19.
Interest in students with a variety of learning needs.
A professional approach to students, staff, parents and wider community. / Some knowledge of SEN theory and practice.
Knowledge of multi cultural issues.
Experience of working with young people / Application, References and Interview
Personal attributes / Good inter-personal skills.
Well presented, punctual and reliable.
Intelligence, adaptability and a good sense of humour.
Team player. / Prepared to take a role in the wider aspects of Academy life. / Application, Interview and References

All adults employed by the Academy are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children she/he is responsible for, or come into contact with.