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 one day at Plumpton College)
Contract: Fixed Term, Term Time Only
Location: Battle, Sussex
Start Date: ASAP
Why Work With Us?
- Company Pension
- Life Assurance
- Employee Discount Scheme
About ISP School
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 fosters self-discipline, inspires learning, and encourages achievement.
We are excited to announce the opening of our new school in Battle, East Sussex, which will accommodate 60 pupils amidst beautiful countryside surroundings.
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 (max five pupils)
- Assisting the classroom teacher during lessons
- Monitoring and reporting on pupils' progress and concerns
- 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 enhance learning outcomes
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you should meet the following criteria:
- 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 on a specialism (e.g., reading, mathematics, or forest school)
- Knowledge of behavior management techniques
- A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn
All successful candidates will undergo 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 qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping the future of our pupils!
