•General understanding of national curriculum and other basic learning programmes/techniques

•Understanding of how to support English/Mathematics programmes, record achievements and progress and providing appropriate feedback to the teacher

•Basic understanding of child development and learning

•Promote good pupil behaviour and deal promptly with conflict and incidents

•Excellent command of Literacy and Numeracy

•Have high expectations of progress and behaviour

•Ability to provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

•Good organizational and time management skills

•Good communication skills

•Ability to relate well to children

•Ability to use a range of teaching approaches and strategies that enthuse, motivate and actively engage learners