Primary Teaching Assistant

The person we require will:

• Have successful previous experience of working with children.
• Have clear knowledge and understanding of the principles of child development and learning processes within either EYFS and/or Key Stage 1 or 2.
• Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Communicate well with parents, carers and members of staff, as well as pupils.
• Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written.
• Have a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Have NVQ2 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards the qualification.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Be extremely patient, adaptable, flexible and willing to listen.
• Be willing to support pupils with basic hygiene needs and support them towards gaining independence.