SEND Learning Support Assistant

Skills and personal attributes:

(Personal competencies, qualities, attitude and behaviours that will allow you to perform effectively in the role, ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people)

Essential for this role:

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults

• A commitment to equal opportunities and inclusive practice

• An understanding, and ability to demonstrate, the importance of motivating children, creating a good working atmosphere and promoting positive attitudes towards good behaviour

• An ability to provide supportive and caring relationships with children, promoting their independence and raising their self-esteem and confidence

You are likely to have:

• An approach and attitude towards teaching and school life which is in line with our ethos

• Evidence of being a reflective practitioner

• Excellent organisational skills

• Evidence of being a good team player who will contribute to the development of our school

Knowledge and qualifications:

(Professional, technical or academic qualifications that you have achieved relevant to this role)

You may have:

Relevant recognised UK Qualifications e.g.:

• CACHE Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate
• BTEC Level 2 Certificate
• ABC Level 2 Certificate.

Experience:

(Please draw upon experience and achievements gained through paid employment, voluntary work or personal life experience relevant to this role)

You are likely to have:

• Previous relevant experience in a childcare setting

You may have:

• Evidence of being a good quality classroom practitioner