SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications and To have a good level of written and Basic IT Skills. Experience spoken English and Mathematics To have experience of (GCSE Grade C and above or working with children with equivalent). special educational needs, including those with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Experience working with children with autism. Abilities and Skills The ability to work creatively and Valid driving licence. sensitively with children. An understanding of To be able to undertake under Health and Safety and direction. Protection. To be able to follow initiative. Additional qualifications/ The ability to relate to children and training relevant to the role young people in a positive and ie PECS, Makaton, First supportive manner. Aid. The ability to maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace. To have good verbal communication skills. The ability to motivate children. The ability to assist with organising the learning environment. The ability to work collaboratively with other staff in the class and whole school setting. Attributes/Qualities A positive interest in working with children with special educational needs, in particular children on the autistic spectrum. Enjoy working as part of a team. Patience. Adaptability. A sense of humour. Imaginative. Empathic. Calm. Resilient.
SCHOOL SUPPORT STAFF PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications and Experience To have a good level of written and spoken English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C and above or equivalent). Basic IT Skills. To have experience of working with children with special educational needs, including those with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Experience working with children with autism. Abilities and Skills The ability to work creatively and sensitively with children. To be able to undertake under direction. To be able to follow initiative. The ability to relate to children and young people in a positive and supportive manner. The ability to maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace. To have good verbal communication skills. The ability to motivate children. The ability to assist with organising the learning environment. The ability to work collaboratively with other staff in the class and whole school setting. Valid driving licence. An understanding of Health and Safety and Protection. Additional qualifications/ training relevant to the role ie PECS, Makaton, First Aid. Attributes/Qualities A positive interest in working with children with special educational needs, in particular children on the autistic spectrum. Enjoy working as part of a team. Patience. Adaptability. A sense of humour. Imaginative. Empathic. Calm. Resilient.
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