One to One Teaching Assistant

Basic Salary: £22,369.35

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Term Time, Full Time

Location: Battle, Sussex

Welcome to ISP School , a Special Educational Needs School with over 20 years of experience in nurturing vulnerable children aged 7 to 16. We pride ourselves on creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters self-discipline, engagement, and a love for learning.

Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that inspires aspiration and achievement. We are excited to announce the opening of our new school in Battle, East Sussex, which will accommodate up to 60 pupils in a stunning country estate setting.

As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant , you will play a vital role in mentoring and supporting our pupils. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated support to one pupil or a small group of no more than five.
• Assisting the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, collaborating with other staff to meet individual needs.
• Supervising pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Helping with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Setting and marking work as appropriate.
• Building positive relationships with pupils to drive engagement and positive learning outcomes.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong educational background, ideally to A-level, with at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confidence to lead in a specialism (e.g., Reading, Mathematics, Forest School).
• Knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is required prior to starting, and any associated costs will be covered by ISP.

At ISP School, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, actively encouraging applications from qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our pupils and be part of a supportive and inspiring team!

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme