Person Specification: Support Assistant Level 3

Part A: Application Stage
The following criteria (experience, skills and qualifications) will be used to short-list at the application stage:

Essential
1	Experience of supporting pupils in a learning environment	
2	Knowledge of national or foundation stage curriculum	
3	Experience of classroom organisation	
4	Experience of administrative and clerical duties in a school or office environment	
5	NVQ Level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience	
6	Working towards Level 2 Basic Skills (Literacy and Numeracy) or equivalent competency	

Desirable
7	Experience of advancing progress of pupils of relevant age within a learning environment	
8	Supervision of staff	
9	First Aid Training	

Part B: Assessment Stage
Items 1 and 2 of the application stage criteria and the criteria below will be further explored at the assessment stage:

Essential
1	Experience of using ICT to support pupils in the classroom	
2	Able to take an active role in co-ordinating reviews of pupil’s progress including liaising with other agencies as appropriate	
3	Able to produce accurate and up to date records and reports.	
4	Able to undertake observations and assessments of pupils including those with special educational needs.	
5	Able to undertake routine invigilation and marking	
6	Able to work within and apply all relevant school policies and schemes of work	
7	Able to contribute effectively to the planning of the teaching programme	
8	Able to lead, organise and motivate a group of Support Assistants Levels 1 and 2	
9	Committed to achieving further professional development	
10	Appropriate behaviour and attitude towards safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people including: 
•	motivation to work with children and young people
•	ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people 
•	emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
•	attitude to use of authority and maintaining discipline.
•	able to work in partnership with other agencies	
11	No disclosure about criminal convictions or safeguarding concern that makes applicant unsuitable for this post.	

12	Knowledge of SEN Code of Practice	

The following methods of assessment will be used:

Method		Method		
Interview	Yes	Presentation	No	
Lesson Observation	Yes	Structured discussion with pupils	No	
Other (specify)	No	Other (specify)	No	

Part C: Additional Requirements
The following criteria must be judged as satisfactory when pre-employment checks are completed:

1	Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau	
2	Additional criminal record checks if applicant has lived outside the UK	
3	Medical clearance	
4	Two references from current and previous employers (or education establishment if applicant not in employment)