Teaching Assistant

Personal Specification – SEN Teaching Assistant

Essential

Desirable Qualifications

Basic Numeracy Skills

GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Basic Literacy Skills

Appropriate NVQ

First Aid Certificate

Childcare Qualification Experience

Working with people

Working within a school or special school

Willingness to undertake various training to effectively support pupils with SEN

Experience of developing and delivering individual education programmes for children with specific needs Personal and Professional

Must be well organised

Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative

Effective communication skills

Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexible and willing to contribute to the success of the team

Ability to develop good relations with staff and pupils and the wider school community

Willingness to carry out personal care routines

Training in personal care

With training, be prepared to implement behavioural strategies

Experience working with behaviour management plan

Awareness of principles of safeguarding and willingness to undertake further training.