Learning Assistant

¨ Level 2 Maths or equivalent (minimum)

¨ Level 2 English or equivalent (minimum)

¨ Experience of working with or caring for children

¨ Experience of communicating with a wide range of people from different backgrounds

¨ Understanding of the educational and social needs of children

¨ Basic knowledge of IT to effectively support the pupils (or willingness to train)

¨ A knowledge of some of the emotional, behavioural and social difficulties that may create barriers to learning

¨ Experience of supporting children to regulate their emotions

¨ Basic understanding of child development and learning

¨ 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, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these

¨ Ability to deal with challenging behaviour

¨ Able to act on own initiative

¨ Able to observe, monitor and keep accurate records on children’s progress