Traveller Teaching Assistant

In particular, we are looking to recruit a member of staff with experience and skills in supporting vulnerable learners, particularly those from Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and/or learners who are Electively Home Educated. We are looking for experienced and skilled mainstream practitioners with the ability to be skilled, organised and flexible in a high-pressured environment. Key Requirements

• An experienced Teaching Assistant, educated to the equivalent of NVQ level 3, you will also have
• Proven recent success supporting children in a mainstream setting;
• A knowledge and understanding of the barriers to learning faced by vulnerable pupils and how to facilitate independent learning and achievement;
• The ability to be part of the 'team around the child', working flexibly, to develop and share creative and innovative approaches to reach hard to engage learners and to positively influence the practice of others.
• Up-to-date understanding of current educational and multi-cultural issues affecting schools, pupils, their families and communities., The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.
  
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Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best., Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practiceand our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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