We’reseekingan experienced and inspiringteaching assistantwho:

• Is passionate about inclusion and SEND provision

• Understands the barriers to learning that children with special educational needs may face and be able to use effective strategies to support them  

• Is able torelate well to children withadditionalneeds, supporting them to regulate their feelings and emotions

• Leads by example and motivateschildren and colleagues

• Is creative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement

• Is ready to take on a rewarding challenge with real impact

• Has anNVQ 2 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience    

• HasLiteracy and Numeracy skills equivalent to Level 1 of the National Qualification & Credit Framework   

• CompletedDepartment for Education Teaching Assistant Induction Programme (or to complete within first term)   

• Hasa full and relevant qualification accepted by the Department for Education (DfE) to work in anearly yearssetting 

• Hasa secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Statutory Framework.  

• Displaysgood understanding of a child’s development and learning.   

• Has experience of developing learning resources that scaffold and support learning  

• Demonstrates effective communication skills to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers