[senco-forum] TA minimum qualifications

Hi Emma -- I had no idea myself -- but out of curiosity I went to teacher  
net -- this led me to Local Government Employers (LGE) site. I then clicked  
Education -- and in this site clicked Teaching Assistants PDF. This is exactly  
what you want for all levels of assistants, including the also essential to 
know  -- job roles and responsibilities -- useful for a job description. I  
suggest you get to that PDF and print it off.

The suggested qualifications for a Level 1 teacher are:

Experience: Working and caring for children of relevant age.

Qualifications: Good literacy/numeracy skills; Completion of DfES TA  
Induction Course; Participation in development programmes and training  opportunities.

Knowledge and Skills: Ability in First Aid; Use of basic computer,  video, 
photocopier equipment; Ability to work constructively as part of a team,  
understanding of classroom roles and responsibilities and the applicants  
understanding of own position within the school team.

Hope this helps -- Brendan