• Experience of working with children, particularly those with additional needs.
• Ability to build a positive, trusting relationship with an individual child.
• Patience, empathy and resilience when supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
• Understanding of SEND and strategies to support communication, engagement and emotional regulation.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet a child's individual needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals.
• Commitment to promoting independence, confidence and inclusion.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting a child on a 1:1 basis.
• Knowledge of autism, speech and language needs, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Teaching Assistant Level 2/3 qualification or equivalent experience.