Teaching Support Assistant

PERSON SPECIFICATION

CRITERIA

QUALITIES

Qualifications and training

• GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English andmaths

• First-aid training, or willingness to complete it

• Level 3 preferred

Experience

• Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting

• Experience working with children / young people

• Experience planning and delivering learning activities

• Experience of planning and leading teaching and learning activities (under supervision)

Skills and knowledge

• Good literacy and numeracy skills

• Goodorganisationalskills

• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults

• Skills andexpertisein understanding the needs of all pupils

• Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs

• Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Active listening skills

• The ability to remain calm in stressful situations

• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

• Understanding of roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context

Personal qualities

• Enjoyment of working with children

• Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils,and promoting the ethos and values of the school

• Commitment tomaintainingconfidentiality at all times

• Commitment to safeguardingpupil’s wellbeingand equality

• Resilient, positive, forwardlookingand enthusiastic about making a difference

• Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people