Person Specification: SEND Support Assistant (TA3)

Qualifications and Attainments

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification Essential

4 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English Essential

Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent, e.g. CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB Essential

Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent Essential

HND, Degree or other further qualifications Desirable

Training, Experience and Knowledge

Understand the needs of children with SEND Essential

Experience of working with SEND children in education Essential

Experience of using IEPs, ILPs and EHCPs Essential

Experience of working with children in KS2 / KS3 / KS4 and relevant qualifications Desirable

Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants Essential

Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with

learning strategies and national curriculum Essential

Experience of basic administrative tasks Desirable

Experienced/trained first aider, or willing to complete training in first aid Desirable

Experience as a cover supervisor or similar role Desirable

Experience of exams invigilation Desirable

Personal Skills and Attitudes

Have strong behaviour management skills specific for SEND children Essential

Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic Essential

Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity Essential

Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills Essential

Be a team player with the ability to work independently Essential

Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach Essential

Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and be willing to undertake CPD

relevant to the post Essential

Suitability to work with children and young people Essential

Ability to use computers and educational software packages Essential