Teaching Assistant, (Maternity cover)

Good literacy and numeracy skills gained from general education to GCSE ‘O’ level/Adult Literacy and Numeracy level 2

Level 2 certificate in teaching and learning or equivalent together with a knowledge of child protection/procedures, together with a working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies.

Good communications skills, written and oral

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Competent with computers and other technology

Able to understand and implement strategies and methods to help students make good progress

Understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion

Has strong behaviour management skills

Experience of working with young people or adults in a paid/voluntary capacity

Previous experience of working with children or young people with SEN

Previous experience of work with children or young people