One to One Teaching Assistant

Basic Salary: £22,369.35

Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm, Term Time, Full Time

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Battle, Sussex

At ISP School , we are proud to be a Special Educational Needs School with over 20 years of experience in Kent. We specialize in supporting vulnerable children aged 7 to 16 with a wide range of complex needs. Our mission is to provide a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that fosters 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 within a beautiful country estate.

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 concerns, collaborating with other 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 pupils to drive interaction and positive learning outcomes.

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

• A strong educational background, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, along with sound IT skills.
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH 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, with costs covered by ISP.

At ISP School Battle, we are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage 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, we would love to hear from you!