Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant should have experience of: working with young children in present, or previous, employment and/or voluntary work (e.g. as a Brownie or Cub leader) The Teaching Assistant will be able to: build a strong positive working relationship with children help professional staff to achieve their objectives; work one to one with a special educational needs child, in small groups and as a member of a team; explain tasks simply and clearly; supervise and control children, and adhere to defined standards; accept and respond to authority and supervision; work with guidance, but under limited supervision; liaise and communicate effectively with others; demonstrate good organisational skills; get involved in professional development, and attend courses; use their initiative to present and prepare resources suitable for working with pupils