Teaching Assistant

Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities Ability to relate well to children and adults Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these Can use ICT effectively to support learning Use of other equipment technology – video, photocopier Has sound speaking and listening skills to extend language in discussion Can plan, implement and evaluate learning activities Has experience of pupil assessment Can assist the school in forming a partnership with parents Has sufficient practical and organisational skills to contribute to the preparation and management of educational resources Can complete and maintain pupils records Experience, qualifications, and training (if any) Appropriate qualification for Nursery setting (if working with early years) NVQ3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience. Training will be available for the right candidate. Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy and/or in particular curriculum or learning area e.g. bi-lingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, maths, English, CACHE etc. Appropriate first aid training Be willing to undertake essential training including Team Teach Experience working with children of relevant age Be willing to undertake essential training, including Team Teach Work related circumstances Can allocate some contractual time to after school staff meetings when appropriate Can allocate some contractual time to the whole of, or part of, staff training days when appropriate Can maintain personal presentation that sets high standards for the pupils To carry out home visits, as required, liaising with PRU staff, pupils and their families/carers