Teaching Assistant (Support)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• A range of GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications at Grade C or above (at least in English and mathematics).

• Evidence of further study in the field of child care.

• Worked positively with young people in an educational or caring situation

• Ability to relate positively to students who may display challenging behaviour
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work with small groups of students under supervision
• Must show an understanding and appreciation of the needs of students with learning difficulties
• Understanding of social and educational issues that impact upon young people
• Resilient
• Flexible enough to cope with changing situations
• Ability to maintain a sense of proportion, perspective and good humour

• Commitment to providing equality of opportunity for all young people

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• City & Guilds Certificate in Learning Support eg NNEB/BTEC Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing) or equivalent

• Experience of successful work with young people with additional learning needs including those with emotional and behavioural difficulties

• Knowledge of Secondary curriculum

• Good organisational skills
• Good negotiating skills

• Full, clean driving licence
• Computer literate