SEND Support Assistant (TA3)

Person Specification: SEND Support Assistant (TA3)

• Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy qualification Essential
• 4 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English Essential
• Level 2 Childcare qualification or equivalent, e.g. CACHE, NVQ L2, NNEB Essential
• Level 3 childcare qualification or equivalent Essential
• HND, Degree or other further qualifications Desirable

Training, Experience and Knowledge

• Understand the needs of children with SEND Essential
• Experience of working with SEND children in education Essential
• Experience of using IEPs, ILPs and EHCPs Essential
• Experience of working with children in KS2 / KS3 / KS4 and relevant qualifications Desirable
• Understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities of Teaching Assistants Essential
• Ability and confidence to assist pupils with basic numeracy and literacy in line with
• learning strategies and national curriculum Essential
• Experience of basic administrative tasks Desirable
• Experienced/trained first aider, or willing to complete training in first aid Desirable
• Experience as a cover supervisor or similar role Desirable
• Experience of exams invigilation Desirable

Personal Skills and Attitudes

• Have strong behaviour management skills specific for SEND children Essential
• Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic Essential
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity Essential
• Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills Essential
• Be a team player with the ability to work independently Essential
• Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach Essential
• Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and be willing to undertake CPD
• relevant to the post Essential
• Suitability to work with children and young people Essential
• Ability to use computers and educational software packages Essential

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