Essential:
1) Be an excellent classroom practitioner who value children
2) Have high, though realistic expectations of the children
3) Be IT literate – effective use of IT to support learning; use of a variety of digital technology
4) General understanding of the National Curriculum
5) General understanding of child development and learning
6) Have the ability to think on their feet and adapt activities according to the needs of the individual
7) Be committed to making a difference to all children of all abilities and talents,
using a variety of teaching styles to aid learning
8) Be a committed, dynamic and pro-active LSA and a cheerful, friendly and
co-operative member of the staff
9) Be supportive and positive in their interactions with team members and pupils
10) Maintain excellent levels of appearance, attendance and punctuality
11) Value, and be willing to promote, the caring ethos of the school
Desirable
12) Be a fully qualified teacher
13) Have a thorough up-to-date knowledge of the teaching year group curriculum
