What skills and experience we're looking for Understanding of the school's ethos and behavioural policies. Basic understanding of child development and learning. Familiarity with the school's systems, such as Bromcom (if applicable). Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning strategies. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively. Ability to work independently and use initiative when required. Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and demands of the role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and potentially parents. Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students. Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and situations. What the school offers its staff • Local Government Pension Scheme. • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme. • Cycle to Work Scheme. • Discounted membership for Westfield Health. • Occupational Health. • Wellbeing Programme. • Continuous CPD and Training. Further details about the role Qualifications and Experience Meet higher level teaching assistant standards or equivalent qualification or experience Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ level 2 in English and maths Training in the relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy, Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area e.g. bi- lingual, sign language, ICT Personal Qualities Positive and enthusiastic Caring Team player High expectations of themselves and others Commitment to safeguarding children Awareness of procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection The ability to establish good professional relationships with parents, children, governors and colleagues Fluency Duty: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and pupils, and provide advice in spoken English, is essential for this post. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.