Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant should have experience of:

working with young children in present, or previous, employment and/or voluntary work (e.g. as a Brownie or Cub leader)

The Teaching Assistant will be able to:

• build a strong positive working relationship with children
• help professional staff to achieve their objectives;
• work one to one with a special educational needs child, in small groups and as a member of a team;
• explain tasks simply and clearly;
• supervise and control children, and adhere to defined standards;
• accept and respond to authority and supervision;
• work with guidance, but under limited supervision;
• liaise and communicate effectively with others;
• demonstrate good organisational skills;
• get involved in professional development, and attend courses;
• use their initiative to present and prepare resources suitable for working with pupils