One-to-One Teaching Assistant

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

Basic Salary: £24,890 FTE (£14,934 actual)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week, including accompanying a pupil to Plumpton College one day per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Term Time Only

Location: Battle, Sussex

Start Date: ASAP

Why Choose Us?

At ISP School, we have been dedicated to supporting vulnerable children aged 7 to 16 with complex needs for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, nurturing environment that promotes self-discipline, inspires learning, and encourages achievement.

We are excited to announce the opening of our new school in Battle, East Sussex, set within a beautiful country estate. Join us in making a difference!

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial 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 pupils.
• Assisting the classroom teacher during lessons.
• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, collaborating with other staff to meet their needs.
• Supervising pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Setting work and marking where appropriate.
• Building positive relationships with pupils to drive engagement and positive learning outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong basic education, 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 within an educational setting.
• The confidence to lead on a specialism, such as reading, mathematics, or forest school.
• Experience in behavior management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, which will be covered by ISP School Battle.

Our Commitment

ISP School Battle is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably 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.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our pupils, we’d love to hear from you!