One to One -Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as a One-to-One Teaching Assistant!

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a deep understanding of early years frameworks and curriculum development? Do you thrive in a nurturing and specialized educational environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? If so, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

At ISP Whitstable, we are a small, specialized SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Primary school dedicated to supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Our school is a safe and nurturing environment where well-trained, supportive staff use therapeutic and holistic approaches to provide an engaging and inspiring learning experience tailored to each child's individual journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentorship: Provide dedicated support to one pupil or a small group.
• Lesson Delivery: Assist in delivering engaging lessons aligned with early years frameworks.
• Relationship Building: Foster positive relationships to drive interaction and learning outcomes.
• Progress Reporting: Monitor and report on children's progress, liaising with staff to meet their needs.
• Supervision: Oversee children during non-classroom times, including extracurricular activities.
• Classroom Support: Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Strategy Implementation: Use attachment and trauma-informed strategies to support children's social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Participation: Engage in school events, extracurricular activities, and staff meetings.

Qualifications and Skills

• A relevant qualification in education or a related field (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma).
• Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of early years frameworks and curriculum development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with complex needs.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.

Working Conditions

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only - Fixed Term

Hours: 35 hours per week, 8:15 AM - 3:45 PM, Monday to Friday

Location: ISP Teynham School, Teynham

What We Offer

• A commitment to support your development with a wide range of professional opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.
• Salary: £22,070.80
• Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme.

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us, we can't wait to meet you!