PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: TEACHING SUPPORT ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: LEARNING SUPPORT

REPORTS TO: LEARNING SUPPORT MANAGER

Criteria – Special Knowledge and Training Essential/Desirable How is it assessed?

Educated to Level 3 (AS/A2 A-C or equivalent) Essential Application Form and certificates

Attendance at relevant conferences and seminars Desirable Application form during the past 2 years

Teaching Support Certificate/Learning Support Desirable Application Form and Certificate or a level 3 qualification (A Levels) certificates

A current First Aid Certificate Desirable Application Form and certificates

Trained in manual handling Desirable Application Form and certificates

Experience of supporting students with learning Desirable Application form and difficulties/those needing physical care interview

Experience and/or qualification in Sport Science Desirable Application form and certificates Criteria – General skills & experience required Essential/Desirable How is it assessed?

The ability to deliver skills development packages to Essential Application form and individual students interview

Excellent IT Skills – especially Microsoft Office Essential Interview packages

The ability to communicate fluently and concisely Essential Application form and Interview

The ability to empathise with students and staff Essential Interview

Experience of working in a further education Desirable Application form and environment interview

The ability to follow agreed policies and procedures Essential Interview

D:\Docs\2018-04-04\04f9f1bdc97f5259e6115ba1e7c5f072.doc The ability to work effectively as part of a team Essential Interview

The ability to work within a continuously changing Essential Interview environment

The ability to demonstrate a logical and pragmatic Essential Interview approach to problem solving Criteria – Personal Qualities Essential/Desirable How is it assessed? Application form and Excellent written and verbal communications skills Essential interview

The ability and confidence to supervise a group of Essential Interview students

The ability to work with people from a range of Essential Application form and backgrounds interview

The ability to demonstrate excellent organisational Essential Application form and and time management skills interview

The ability to demonstrate a high level of discretion Essential Interview and confidence in managing personal care for students

A flexible approach to work and the ability to work Essential Interview variable hours in response to peaks and troughs which occur during the year.

Willingness to assist other areas of the College Essential Interview during peak periods, e.g. Exams Invigilation The ability to demonstrate a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and Essential Interview vulnerable adults' under the responsibilities of the role. Criteria – Personal Motivation Essential/Desirable How is it assessed?

The ability to demonstrate a commitment to Essential Application form and continued professional development and interview attendance at weekly CPD sessions

The ability to demonstrate a commitment to the Essential Application form and ethos of continuous improvement interview

A willingness to attend training courses and network Essential Application form and meetings interview

A desire to make a difference and influence the Essential Interview whole College’s provision

Aspires to a more senior position Desirable Interview

D:\Docs\2018-04-04\04f9f1bdc97f5259e6115ba1e7c5f072.doc Application Form – criteria within the person specification are assessed against the application form, curriculum vitae, letter of support or the supporting statements within the application form. The application form will be used to evaluate factual evidence e.g. the award of a qualification. The supporting statement will request candidates to provide a statement to demonstrate how they meet the criteria. Both will be scored as part of the shortlisting process.

Interview – criteria within the person specification are assessed during the interview process by either competency based interview questions, tests or other practical assessments.

References – Ideally, these will be sought prior to the interview process. Criteria within the person specification will be explored within the reference requests and responses will be assessed against the criteria. Any differences between details provided in the application form and the reference will be explored during the interview process.

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