Teaching Assistant

Professional Competencies

The professional competencies expected of a Teaching Assistant are:

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills;
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

• A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE.
• Understanding of SEN code of practice and inclusive practice within a school setting;
• Experience of working with SEND and vulnerable students;
• Knowledge of school curriculum and the academic expectations of year groups;
• Experience of working in a small group and on a 1:1 basis with students;
• Experience of administrative and reprographic tasks.

• Level 2 national qualification or equivalent experience;
• Experience of working in a secondary school setting.

• Ability to complete a range of administrative tasks;
• Excellent organisation skills;
• Ability to follow teachers’ instructions with commitment and efficiency;
• Ability to promote inclusive practice across the school;
• Explain tasks simply and clearly and foster independence;
• Able to maintain excellent records of the impact of their work on student progress;
• Ability to reflect and develop practice.

• Up to date knowledge and understanding of specific learning difficulties;
• Knowledge of appropriate first aid procedures;
• Knowledge of specialist SEND resources;
• Teaching experience;
• ELSA qualification.