Play & Engagement Support Assistant

Skilled
in listening to and being able to socialise
and communicate with children

Ability to engage and
communicate effectively with children

Ability to support
children positively through play

Ability to follow care
plans,guidanceand procedures

Able
to build good relationships with children, their parents
and carers

Able
to understand the needs of children

Calm, patient and
empathetic approach

Ability to work on
own initiative while working within guidelines.

Ability to work
effectively as part of a team

Experience of working with children with SEND
and developing and supporting
programmes of activities for them

Experience
of operating effective systems for
planning, recording, evaluating and monitoring

Experience
of ensuring the health, safety and welfare of children

Basic understanding
of child development and learning

Awareness of
safeguarding and child protection responsibilities