Person Specification for post of: Teaching Assistant Personal Empathy for children with special needs Patience, understanding, caring, sense of humour qualities Experience of working with people. Recent experience of working in a school. A good standard of written and spoken English that supports Qualifications/ pupils’ learning. Experience of relevant age group. Experience Experience of working with children with special needs. An understanding of the varied needs of children as they develop socially and academically. Knowledge A knowledge of behaviour management techniques that support school and classroom practices. A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and meeting Skills and individual needs. Awareness of confidentiality. Aptitudes Ability to work as part of a team. Able to manage time effectively. Ability to be flexible to the needs of the children. Effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to use ICT/the internet and to support pupils’ learning. Able to use ICT to store and retrieve data. Training and Willingness to take part in appropriate training and personal and professional professional development development Mary Rose Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced Level will be required prior to any offer of employment.
Person Specification for post of: Teaching Assistant Personal qualities Empathy for children with special needs Patience, understanding, caring, sense of humour Qualifications/ Experience Experience of working with people. Recent experience of working in a school. A good standard of written and spoken English that supports pupils’ learning. Experience of relevant age group. Experience of working with children with special needs. Knowledge An understanding of the varied needs of children as they develop socially and academically. A knowledge of behaviour management techniques that support school and classroom practices. Skills and Aptitudes A commitment to promoting equal opportunities and meeting individual needs. Awareness of confidentiality. Ability to work as part of a team. Able to manage time effectively. Ability to be flexible to the needs of the children. Effective communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to use ICT/the internet and to support pupils’ learning. Able to use ICT to store and retrieve data. Training and professional development Willingness to take part in appropriate training and personal and professional development Mary Rose Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced Level will be required prior to any offer of employment.
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