Join Our Team at ISP School!
Position: One to One Teaching Assistant - Progress & Engagement Guide
Basic Salary: £20,422.00
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (37.5 hours)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Term Time Only
Location: Battle, Sussex
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
About Us
At ISP School, we have been dedicated to supporting vulnerable children with complex needs for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, nurturing environment that fosters self-discipline, engagement, and a love for learning.
We are excited to announce the opening of our new school in Battle, East Sussex, with a capacity for 60 pupils, set in a beautiful country estate. Join us in making a difference!
Your Role
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 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 as appropriate.
* Building positive relationships to drive engagement and learning outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
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 or in a similar role.
* Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
* Confidence to lead in a specialism (e.g., Reading, Mathematics, Forest School).
* Skills in behaviour management and 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.
Working Conditions
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, which will be funded by ISP School Battle.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
ISP School Battle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.