Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

Title: TEACHING ASST – PEDAGOGIC/BGS (HYBRID)

Grade: BR7

EXPERIENCE (Essential Requirements)

Experience working with children or young people with a range of additional and/or complex needs

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING (Essential Requirements)

Very good literacy and numeracy skills

NVQ Level 3 in teaching assistance (desirable, not essential) or equivalent qualification or experience

Recent and relevant training in areas pertaining to SEN

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS (Essential Requirements)

Ability to work effectively with children and young people with additional and/or complex needs

Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles, responsibilities, expectations and accountabilities

Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities

Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to children and adults

Ability to adopt a flexible approach to a variety of issues and a willingness to listen to others

Ability to analyse situations and support implement positive solutions

Ability to remain calm and have a resilient approach whilst working under pressure

Ability to work effectively with families and demonstrate a commitment to developing links between school, home & the community.

Working knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice and awareness of relevant research and legislation

Knowledge of curriculum and assessment frameworks within a special school context

Knowledge of the personal care needs of children and young adults with additional and / or complex needs

Knowledge of principles of child development and learning processes

What the school offers its staff

Continuous professional development

Commitment to safeguarding

Riverside School is committed to providing equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.