Level Teaching Assistant

What skills and experience we’re looking for Qualifications / Training Essential

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or working towards this. (Level
  4)
• Level 2 Numeracy/ Literacy
• or willingness to work towards
• Training in relevant learning strategies e.g. literacy.

• Management qualification e.g. Level 3 ILM Certificate in First Line Management
• OR Level 4 ILM Endorsed Certificate (Skills for Middle Leaders)
• Specialist Skills/ Training in Curriculum or Learning area e.g. Bilingual, sign language, I.C.T.)

• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice legislation.
• Working knowledge and experience of implementing national/ foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning programmes/strategies
• Constantly improve own practice/ knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others.
• Good understanding of child development and learning processes.
• Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching.
• Appropriate knowledge in First Aid.

• Previous experience of working with children of the relevant age range in a learning environment.

• Effectively use ICT to support learning.

• Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.

• A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
• An outward-facing school with strong links in the local community
• A dedicated, supportive and enthusiastic administration team
• Positive and established partnerships with our parents and the wider community
• Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
• A challenging and highly supportive governing body
• A culture of continual professional development
• An inclusive and happy working environment with a great team

Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.