Person Specification: Teaching Assistant

Factor

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

·            5 GCSEs or equivalent (including Maths and English A-C)

·            Recognised level 3 teaching assistant qualification

Experience

·            Experience of working with and/or caring for children

·         Experience of leading a phonics group in key stage one

Skills and Knowledge

·            Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities

·            Ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues

·            Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes

·            Good personal numeracy and literacy skills

·            Awareness and basic understanding of school curriculum

·            Basic awareness of inclusion especially within a school setting

·            Ability to use basic ICT

Personal Qualities

·            High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements

·            Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and demonstrate concern for their development as learners

·            Demonstrate and promote the positive value, attitudes and behaviour they expect from pupils with whom they work

·            Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion with colleagues

·            Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, and carry out role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice

·            Ability to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising role in pupils’ learning

·            Willingness to participate in relevant training and development opportunities