Classroom Support Assistant with SSA

Ponteland High School; Ponteland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponteland High School is looking to meet the National Standards for HLTA or equivalent qualification, requiring strong numeracy and literacy skills and a First Aid certificate. The role emphasizes ICT use in learning and basic clerical tasks.

Candidates should have experience with children, be able to plan actions for pupils at risk of underachieving, and show willingness to participate in training and personal development in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Meet the National Standards for HLTAs or equivalent qualification
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills (at least NVQ 2 Qualification)
• HSAW First Aid Certificate or equivalent
• Participated in training related to various national strategies e.g. literacy and numeracy
• Experience working with children of the relevant age
• Basic clerical skills
• Planning effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving
• Understanding of codes of practice and recent relevant education
• Good understanding of the principles of child development and the learning process
• Can work as a member of a team, understanding their role in the classroom and associated responsibilities
• Willingness to participate in training and personal development

Skills

Excellent numeracy and literacy

Effective ICT skills

Teamwork

Willingness to training

Planning for pupils at risk of underac

Experience with children

ICT experience in learning environment

Understanding of codes of practice

Understanding of child development

Education

HLTA qualification or equivalent

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Photocopying

Whiteboards

CD ROM

Video

Job description

Meet the National Standards for HLTAs or equivalent qualification

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills( at least NVQ 2 Qualification);

HSAW First Aid Certificate or equivalent;

Participated in training related to various national strategies e.g. literacy and numeracy

Experience

Working with children of the relevant age

Basic clerical skills

Planning effective actions for pupils at risk of underachieving

Skills and competencies

Effective ICT skills and 3 years experience of using ICT in a learning environment

Ability to use other types of learning technology:

• Photocopying

• Whiteboards

• CD ROM

• Video

Understanding of codes of practice and recent relevant education;

Good understanding of the principles of child development and the learning process

Can work as a member of a team, understanding their role in the classroom and associated responsibilities.

Willingness to participate in training and personal development