Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. 
5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role. 
6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

Option 1:

Hold a minimum of a Level 2 (or equivalent)* qualification in a relevant area from a recognised accredited awarding body.

*Qualification must be at Certificate or Diploma level. Award level is not acceptable.

AND

Have a minimum of 6 weeks experience which has been gained either through working in a formal learning environment or through a placement completed as part of your level 2 (or equivalent) qualification.

OR

Option 2:

Have a minimum of 12 months’ experience of working in a formal learning environment.

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Demonstrable knowledge of the following:

• The requirements of a Classroom Assistant (Special Educational Needs)
• Child development issues
• Health and safety requirements, relevant to the role. 

Evidence of\: 

• An ability to work flexibly and creatively to help ensure a child-centred learning experience.

• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proven team working and collaborative skills.

• Effective planning and organisational  skills to ensure tasks are completed on time to the required standard.
• To work efficiently under the direction of the class teacher.

Interview/Assessment

Evidence of:

• How your experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values/ethos.(You will find information about the school’s values/ethos on the school website)

   

• An ability to build positive and supportive relationships.
• An empathy for pupils and colleagues.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

Interview

Qualification

Hold a Level 3 (or equivalent level) qualification in a relevant area from a recognised accredited awarding body.

Experience (options)

Have a minimum of one years’ paid experience of working with a child/children with special educational needs in a formal learning environment e.g. school, nursery or playgroup. 

Ability to use digital technologies to assist in learning and the preparation of resources.

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