What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential:
Experience of working with children in an educational setting is essential.
Qualities required are discretion, loyalty, commitment, patience, flexibility, good personal organisation, firmness, to be numerate and literate, a team worker and to have good oral communication. Background knowledge of Curriculum and Assessment and School’s procedures and policies.
Knowledge of pupils’ individual targets and, where appropriate may require more specialised knowledge in specific curriculum areas.
Significant empathy with pupils of all needs. Where appropriate, to be prepared to undertake special skills training e.g. signing, epilepsy training to meet additional educational and communication needs.
A willingness to attend courses as required to enhance knowledge, understanding and skills to improve the level and quality of support given to pupils and teachers.
Sound interpersonal and supervisory skills supported by recognised training are required to assist in managing the resources available.
Knowledge of legislation and regulations applicable to the support and care of pupils.
The post holder must not have a criminal record which would be incompatible with the post and will be required to hold an enhanced DBS clearance.
Additional:
To cross bar at SCP3 the following are needed: L2 English and Maths, L2TA qualification, Meet TA standards in practice, Successful appraisals
What the school offers its staff
We offer
• A welcoming and supportive atmosphere
• Skilled and dedicated team of hardworking staff, committed to excellence
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Induction programme supported by a Mentor
• Eligibility to join Local Government Pension Scheme
• Holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
• Access to staff counselling service
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.