All duties must be carried out in line with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, promoting equality, dignity, and respect for all.
Person Specification
Experience and Education
Key Criteria in addition to the statements in the advert. Assessment, shortlisting & final selection will be assessed initially through candidates' application forms and information. Shortlisted candidates will be further assessed through references and interview activities
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Experience of working with groups of children to deliver high quality interventions and support
Excellent classroom practitioner and commitment to make learning engaging
Experience in working alongside class teachers
Experience of working with children with EAL
Experience of working with in Early Years
Experience of British Sign Language
Education and qualifications
Maths & English GCSE qualifications at Grade C
Relevant professional qualification at Level 3
3 years experience of working in the care of children
Skills and Attributes
Essential
Desirable
Ability to work with mixed ability groups.
Supporting the policies, practices and ethos of the school
Understanding of behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise
Have a passion for learning and for enabling pupils to develop as enthusiastic learners
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Flexible/resilient and able to respond with good humour to the unpredictable
Skills and Attributes
Essential
Desirable
Ability to make positive and professional relationships with all members of the school community
Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to high expectations
A friendly and approachable style, while maintaining professional boundaries
Excellent organisation skills but the ability to be adaptable and flexible
Ability to be calm and resilient when under pressure
Personal Qualities
Essential
Desirable
Ability to perform a role that involves constant contact with children
Ability to perform a role that requires engagement in regulated activity relevant to children.
Safer Recruitment
Mercian Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
All positions are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check
This post requires the ability to perform a role that involves frequent contact with children
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020
Why Choose MET?
Mercian Educational Trust is a connected family of schools, united by collaboration, professional trust, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
Our approach is built around three core beliefs: Working together, Working to grow, and Working well.
Working together means strong professional networks across our schools, combined with genuine autonomy that enables staff to shape practice in response to their pupils and context.
Working to grow reflects our commitment to development for everyone at every stage, with clear career pathways, high-quality CPD, and opportunities to progress across the trust.
Working well ensures that wellbeing and workload sustainability are embedded in how we operate, with systems, expectations, and support designed to help staff thrive in their roles.
Across all three, our aim is simple: to create an environment where colleagues are supported to thrive, empowered in their work, and prepared for long-term success.
For more information about working with us, please visit our careers page. For further details about the individual school, please visit the school’s careers page.
