One to One Teaching Assistant

Basic Salary: £20,422.00

Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm (37.5 hours)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Term Time Only

Location: Battle, Sussex

At ISP School, we are proud to be a leading Special Educational Needs School with over 20 years of experience in Kent. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and engaging educational environment for vulnerable children aged 7 to 16 with complex needs. We believe in fostering self-discipline, inspiring learning, and encouraging 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 beautiful country estate setting.

As a One to One Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in shaping the educational journey of our pupils. Your responsibilities will include:

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

To thrive in this role, you should meet the following criteria:

• 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 or in a similar role.
• Experience working with pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in an educational setting.
• Confidence in leading a specialism, such as Reading, Mathematics, or Forest School.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, with costs covered by ISP.

At ISP School, we value our staff and offer a supportive working environment. Benefits include:

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

ISP School Battle is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.