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 transforming the lives of vulnerable children aged 7 to 16 for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that fosters self-discipline, engagement, and aspiration. We are excited to announce the expansion of our special educational needs provision with a new school in Battle, East Sussex, set in a stunning country estate.

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 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 where appropriate and marking assignments.
• Building positive relationships with pupils to drive interaction and positive learning outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

We seek passionate individuals who meet the following criteria:

• A strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Previous experience in a similar role, such as a Teaching Assistant.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting.
• Confidence to lead on a specialism, such as reading, mathematics, or forest school.
• Experience in behaviour 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, the cost of 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 are ready to make a difference in the lives of our pupils and be part of a supportive and inspiring team, we would love to hear from you!