Teaching Assistant Level 2

Essential:

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, in both English and Maths (C)

• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I/R)

• Good communication skills both oral and written (A/I/R)

• Experience of working with young people, preferably in a school setting (A/I)

• Ability to use a range of technology to support the role (A/I)

• Ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders (A/I)

• Ability to work constructively as part of a team (A/I/R)

Desirable:

• Completion of DfES Teacher Assistant NVQ Level 3, or equivalent (A/C)

• Working with or caring for children of relevant age (A/I)

• Understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these (A/I)

• Emergency First Aid or First aid at work qualification (C)

• Previous experience of working with young people preferably in a school setting (A/I)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference