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 promotes self-discipline, inspires learning, and encourages aspiration and achievement.

We are excited to announce the opening of our new school in Battle, East Sussex, set within a stunning country estate, with a capacity for 60 pupils. Join us in making a difference!

Your Role and Responsibilities

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 pupils' 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

To thrive in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• A strong educational background, 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.
• Confidence to lead on a specialism, such as reading, mathematics, or forest school.
• Experience in behavior management and techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions and Benefits

We value our staff and offer a supportive working environment. Here’s what you can expect:

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, with the cost covered by ISP School Battle.

ISP School Battle is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Ready to make a difference? Join us in shaping the future of our pupils!