EDUCATION AND TRAINING /
- Good general education, including qualifications in literacy & numeracy (A-C grade GCSE)
- Commitment to ongoing personal training and development
- Training relevant to a teaching assistant
- First Aid qualification
- Application form
- References
- Certificates
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE /
- Experience of working with children in a classroom environment
- Experience of building relationships with children and encouraging the development of independent learning
- Knowledge of Safeguarding protocols for working with children
- Experience of planning and recording data effectively for analysis by others
- Experience of working with children with a range of special educational needs
- Experience of the Foundation Stage and making observational assessments
- Experience of delivering support programs independently
- Application form
- Interview
- References
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS /
- Fluent in sign language – BSL or Makaton
- The ability to be calm and patient whilst working with primary age range pupils
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- The ability to react in a positive manner to difficult situations which may arise amongst children
- Able to complete pupil progress /impact of intervention documentation and set appropriate targets for the children
- The ability to relate to pupils from diverse ethnic/social backgrounds
- The ability to use and apply technological skills relating to – computer, video, photocopier, digital camera etc
- Basic Health and Safety Awareness
- Good knowledge of national curriculum
- Application form
- Certificates
- Interview
- References
RELATIONSHIPS /
- Relates well to and enjoys being with a range of children
- The ability to establish & maintain good relationships with pupils, staff, parents, the community & Governing Body
- The ability to work flexibly as part of a team or independently
- Be consistent in expectations of behaviour
- Experience of involving parents and the community in the life of the school
- Application form
- Interview
- References
PERSONAL QUALITIES & CIRCUMSTANCES /
- Recognise the need to create a safe environment for all children
- Enthusiasm to motivate and challenge children to high aspriations
- Be self motivated, creative and adaptable
- Commitment to inclusive practice and respect for diversity
- Openness and willingness to learn
- Possess initiative and be proactive
- Calm under pressure
- Show good organisational skills and the ability to prioritse
- Flexible and approachable
- Maintain excellent time keeping
- Able to undertake training course in house, through Calderdale or elsewhere as necessary
- Personal circumstances should not impact upon attendance and involvement in out of school activities
- Interest in, and willingness to run, extra curricular activities
- Application form
- Interview
- References