Graduate Programme Teaching Assistant

Person Specification

Qualifications: 

Essential

• Degree in relevant subject

• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (minimum of grade C/4 at GCSE or equivalent) in both English Language and Maths

Desirable 

• Subject knowledge and a desire to support within Maths or Science

Experience:

Essential

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

• Ability to relate well to children and adults

• Work constructively as part of a team

• Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people.

• Excellent interpersonal skills both in working relationship with young students and in forming effective professional relationships

• Enthusiasm, drive and love for the job

• Committed to high personal standards at all times

• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of working within an educational setting

• Experience of work within specific areas of SEND

• Adaption of ICT equipment to specific student needs

• Understanding of child development

• Working knowledge of national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes