Educated to GCSE A-C or at least grade 4 in English and Maths or equivalent
Likely to have experience of working or volunteering as level 1 Teaching assistant or similar role
Working at National Occupational Standards (NOS) in Supporting Teaching & Learning – level 2
NVQ 2 in Supporting Teaching in learning and may be working towards NVQ 3
Understanding of the National Curriculum and relevant school polices
Competent IT skills
Knowledge of how to implement Individual Education, Health and Care Plans and/or Support Plans
Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures such as; Child Protection, Healthy and Safety, Managing Behaviour and Positive Handling
Awareness of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and the ability to deliver any special interventions that are required
May undertake training such as; first aid training, training, ADHD, Autism, Epilepsy, use of Epi-pens, allergies, fire safety training, positive handling.
Strong attendance and punctuality record

Teaching Assistant

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