Special Needs Learning Support Assistant

The Gerrards Cross CofE School; Tatling End; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gerrards Cross CofE School in England is seeking a proactive teaching assistant to support learning across key stages. You will work with children to reinforce literacy and numeracy, support small groups, and assist teachers in daily classroom activities.

The role requires strong communication, patience, and the ability to relate well to children and adults. Training in literacy strategies and safeguarding is desirable; NVQ 2/3 or equivalent may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.
• Good verbal, numeracy and literacy skills.
• Basic understanding of child development and learning.
• Able to relate well to children and adults.
• Able to work constructively as part of a team and with fellow professionals.
• Knowledge of ICT to support learning and use of classroom equipment.

Skills

Age-group experience

Verbal skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

ICT for learning

Education

NVQ 2/3 for Teaching Assistants

Job description

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualification and Experience

• Experience of working with relevantage groups within a learning environment.
• Good verbal, numeracy and literacyskills.
• Previous learning supportexperience would be an advantage

Be willing to undertake:

• NVQ 2/3 for Teaching Assistants orequivalent qualifications or experience.
• Training in relevant learningstrategies eg literacy.
• First aid and child protection training.
• Additional training as necessary toensure individual children’s needs are met.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Effective use of ICT to supportlearning.
• Use of other equipment andtechnology to support learning – video, photocopier etc.
• Understanding of relevantpolicies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation.
• General understanding ofnational/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learningprogrammes/strategies.
• Basic understanding of childdevelopment and learning.
• Ability to relate well to childrenand adults.
• Able to work constructively as partof a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Able to work with and be directedby fellow professionals.