Experience
- Working with Children: Direct experience of working with children is essential.
- Teamwork: Experience working as part of a team to achieve objectives is desirable.
Skills and Abilities
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively in English. The ability to speak a community language other than English is desirable.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to have positive interactions with adults and children of all ages and work with children from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds.
- Behaviour & Conflict Management: Ability to deal with behavioural issues in a calm and confident manner and help children resolve conflicts constructively.
- Working Under Pressure & Initiative: Ability to use your own initiative, work flexibly, and handle a high-pressured environment to meet demands and deadlines.
- First Aid & Injury Handling: Ability to deal effectively with minor accidents and injuries. Holding a current First Aid Certificate is desirable.
- Confidentiality & Safeguarding: Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times regarding school issues and contribute to a positive safeguarding culture.
Knowledge & Other Attributes
- Health & Safety: Knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety standards within a school setting (particularly security) is desirable, along with a commitment to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Equal Opportunities & Ethos: A willingness to promote the school's ethos and a commitment to the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy.
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Mid Day Assistant employer: Newport School
Newport School is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for both students and staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development and collaboration, teachers can thrive in their roles while contributing to the school's mission of delivering high-quality education.
