We would like you to have:

 Essential:

• Experience of working with children of the relevant primary school age

• A patient, warm and caring persona who enjoys spending time with children and helping them learn and grow in confidence.

• Commitment to equal opportunity for all.

• Ability to work as a member of a team and promote teamwork – “can do attitude”

• First class communication skills, both written and oral and a high standard of written and spoken English.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Independence, resilience and determination.

• Flexible approach and ability to use own initiative.

• Understanding of the curricular requirements of the school.

• Ability to make effective use of modern technology to support teaching and learning.

• Commitment to professional development.

• Awareness of Health, wellbeing and safety

• Awareness of keeping children safe

• Awareness of Data protection and confidentiality 

•  A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all   our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.

 Desirable:

• Qualified Thrive Practitioner

• Experience of supporting children with SEN

• Experience of supporting children with English as an additional language

• Have previous experience or a training qualification in working with children with SEN

• First Aid Training

• Experience in a school setting

• Knowledge NVQ level 2 in numeracy & literacy (or equivalent) Intermediate knowledge of ICT Basic knowledge of Health, wellbeing and safety Awareness of keeping children safe Basic knowledge of First Aid Awareness of Data protection and confidentiality Understanding of the Schools ethos and values Competencies Communication (written and verbal) Problem Solving Team working Active Listening Motivation