Teaching Assistant Level 2

• Hold a recognised and relevant NVQ level 2 qualification and have undertaken other appropriate training (preferably leading to national standards at NVQ level 2) or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, experience and skills.
• Minimum of GCSEs grades 9 to 4 (A*-C), or equivalent, in English and Maths.
• Have good communication and listening skills and be able to present information verbally and in writing to others.
• Have experience of TA work.
• Have attended further training on aspects of the curriculum or areas of specific special need.
• Understand the School’s policies and how they relate to local and national frameworks/policies (e.g. child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities, SEND).
• Have a good level of knowledge and understanding of SEND and understanding of at least one area of learning e.g. English and/or maths.
• Use ICT and other technological equipment effectively to support learning.
• Plan own work when required.
• Ability to transfer theory and training into practice.
• Ability to solve problems, exercise initiative and independent action, including being pro-active in offering ideas.
• Follow appropriate training and risk assessment.
• Ability to operate specialist equipment, e.g. hoists, complex feeding equipment etc.
• Be willing to support the pupils’ personal care needs; to train and to achieve identified medical competencies (with training and supervision from the School nurse) and provide care for specified pupils.

Please see attached Job Description for full details of the role.