Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualification and Experience

• Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.
• Good verbal, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Previous learning support experience would be an advantage

Be willing to undertake:

• NVQ 2/3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Training in relevant learning strategies eg literacy.
• First aid and child protection training.
• Additional training as necessary to ensure individual children’s needs are met.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Effective use of ICT to support learning.
• Use of other equipment and technology to support learning – video, photocopier etc.
• Understanding of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
• General understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Able to work with and be directed by fellow professionals.