Teaching Assistant

The professional competencies expected of a Teaching Assistant are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;

• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;

• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;

• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;

• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;

• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;

• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The qualifications and experience required of a Teaching Assistant are:

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.

• Understanding of SEN code of practice and inclusive practice within a school setting;

• Experience of working with SEND and vulnerable students;

• Knowledge of school curriculum and the academic expectations of year groups;

• Experience of working in small group and on a 1:1 basis with students;

• Experience of administrative and reprographic tasks.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Ability to complete a range of administrative tasks;

• Excellent organisation skills;

• Able to follow teachers' instructions with commitment and efficiency;

• Ability to promote inclusive practice across the school;

• Explain tasks simply and clearly and foster independence;

• Able to maintain excellent records of the impact of their work on student progress;

Ability to reflect and develop practice.

Personal/Professional Qualities Essential

• Able to establish positive and respectful relationships with all students;

• Consistently high expectations of self and others;

• An effective team player; but able to think and work independently;

• High standards or integrity and approachability;

• Democratic, sensitive and displays a good sense of humour;

• Discrete, flexible and collaborative