One to One Teaching Assistant

Position: One-to-One Teaching Assistant - Progress & Engagement Guide

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 Kent! We are dedicated to supporting vulnerable children aged 7 to 16 with a wide range of complex needs.

Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline, inspires learning, and encourages aspiration and achievement. We are excited to announce the opening of our new school in Battle, East Sussex, with a full capacity of 60 pupils, set in a stunning country estate.

As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in mentoring and supporting 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 concerns, collaborating with other school staff to meet pupils' needs.
• Supervising pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Setting work where appropriate and marking assignments.
• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s to drive interaction and positive learning outcomes.

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong educational background, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working with pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in an educational setting.
• Confidence to lead on a specialism (e.g., Reading, Mathematics, Forest School).
• Experience in behavior management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.
• Willingness to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work (cost covered by ISP).

At ISP School, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, actively encouraging applications from 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.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and are ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we would love to hear from you!