One-to-One Teaching Assistant

One-to-One Teaching Assistant - Progress & Engagement Guide
Basic Salary: £24,890 FTE (£14,934 actual)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, 3 days per 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

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

About Us

ISP School is a special educational needs school that has been established in Kent for over 20 years. Renowned for working with vulnerable children aged 7 to 16 with a wide range of complex needs, our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and engagement, inspires learning and encourages aspiration and achievement.

We have expanded our special educational needs provision by opening a new school with capacity for 60 pupils in Battle, East Sussex. The school is located within a country estate, with visually stunning surroundings.

Role Responsibilities

Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil, or a small group of no more than five pupils

Supporting the classroom teacher during lessons

Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other school staff to ensure pupils' needs are met

Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time, including extra-curricular activities and school trips

Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation

Setting work where appropriate, and marking

Building positive relationships with pupils and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

Have a strong basic education, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics, and sound IT skills

Previous experience in a similar role, for example as a Teaching Assistant

Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEMH within an educational setting

Be experienced and confident enough to be able to lead on a specialism, for example reading, mathematics or forest school

Experience of behaviour management and techniques

Committed to professional development and willing to learn

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP School Battle.

ISP School Battle is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

ISP School Battle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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