Inclusion Support Assistants

Experience

➢ Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Outlook

➢ Recent experience and/or employment relevant to working with young people

➢ Experience of exercising initiative to deal with situations as they arise

Skills, Knowledge and Aptitude

➢ Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

➢ Understanding of teenage development and behavioural / SEND barriers to learning

➢ Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school matters

➢ Ability to prioritise, maintain accuracy and meet deadlines under pressure

➢ Ability to work without close and constant supervision

➢ Ability to use own initiative with frequently changing priorities

➢ Ability to motivate pupils / young people

➢ Ability to be empathetic whilst maintaining a strong sense of purpose

➢ Ability to effectively use behaviour management techniques such as de-escalation

➢ Ability to support student’s academic progress through in class support

➢ Good administrative and ICT skills