Person Specification: Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Personal Attributes
Essential	Desirable
Attribute	Stage identified	Attribute	Stage Identified
Qualifications	NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent as per QCA document GCSE or equivalent level, including at least Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and Maths.	A	Training in the relevant learning strategies, e.g. literacy and/or curriculum or learning area, e.g. bilingual, sign language, dyslexia, ICT, Maths, English, CACHE, etc.	A
Experience	Recent experience of working with children in an educational setting of relevant age Experience planning and delivering learning activities Experience in providing intimate care or willingness to provide such care	A, I	Experience of working with children having a range of special needs	A
Knowledge and Skills	Understanding of principles of child development and learning processes Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and own position within these roles. Ability to work as part of a large team and forge positive relationships First aid training as appropriate or willingness to complete it. Good literacy and numeracy skills Good organisational skills Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils Knowledge of how to help adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils Excellent verbal communication skills Active listening skills The ability to remain calm in stressful situations Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning	A, R, I

A - Application Form

R - Reference

I - Interview

Nov 2025