Early Years Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Skills/Knowledge

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

Good understanding of child development and learning processes

Understanding of statutory frameworks relating to teaching

Ability to organise, lead and motivate a team

Constantly improve own practice/knowledge through self-evaluation and learning from others

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

Can use ICT effectively to support learning

Has sound speaking and listening skills to extend language in discussion

Can plan, implement and evaluate learning activities

Can undertake pupil assessment

Can manage the behaviour of pupils in a reasonable manner

Has a caring positive attitude towards pupils welfare

Has an awareness of pupils with special educational needs

Can maintain trust and confidentiality where appropriate

Can assist the school in forming a partnership with parents

Has practical and organisational skills to prepare and manage educational resources

Can complete and maintain pupils records

Experience, qualifications, and training (if any)

Meet Higher Level Teaching Assistant standards or equivalent qualifications or experience

Training in the relevant strategies e.g. literacy

Excellent numeracy/literacy skills – equivalent to NVQ Level 2 in English and Maths

Experience working with children of relevant age in a learning environment

Specialist skills/training in curriculum or learning area e.g. bilingual, sign language, ICT

Work related circumstances

Can allocate some contractual time to after school staff meetings when appropriate

Can allocate some contractual time to the whole of, or part of, staff training days when appropriate

Can maintain personal presentation that sets high standards for the pupils

Can work within the spirit of City Council and School Policies to do with Equal opportunities, Child Protection, Health & Safety, Finance, Smoking etc.