Wrap around care assistant

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

• Relevant Level 2 qualification in Childcare, Teaching Assistant, Early Years or equivalent experienceor willingness to work towards

Experience

• Experience of working with primary-aged children

• Experience promoting positive behaviour

Knowledge and understanding

• Understanding the statutory requirements of legislation concerning Safeguarding, including

Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, and Inclusion

• Understanding of health and safety requirements in a school environment

Skills

• Wish to work within a school and be sympathetic to the school’s ethos and aims and meet the expectations of the school’s governing body.

• Establish andmaintaingood professionalrelationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

• To be able to deal with regular interruptions

• Communicate effectively (both verbally and in

writing) at all levels e.g., pupils, staff, parents, visitors

• Work successfully under the direction of a supervisor

• Contribute toa safe,welcomingand stimulating environment

• Under direction,organise activities and resources

Personal characteristics

• Punctual

• Organised and resourceful

• Caring, patient and approachable manner

• Enthusiastic and positive attitude

• Reliable,flexibleand organised

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Professional attitude and confidentiality