One to One Teaching Assistant

Integrated Services Programme; Battle; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A Special Educational Needs School in Battle seeks a dedicated One-to-One Teaching Assistant to mentor and support pupils with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have strong education credentials, experience in a similar role, and be engaged in professional development. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, supervising pupils during activities, and reporting on progress. The position offers a fixed-term contract during term time with benefits including pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong basic education, ideally to A-level, minimum of GCSE Grade C in English and Maths.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in an educational setting.
• Some experience working with pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support one pupil or a small group of no more than five.
• Assist the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time including extracurricular activities.

Skills

Mentoring and supporting pupils

Behaviour management

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics

A-level education

Job description

INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME (ISP) SCHOOL

ONE TO ONE TEACHING ASSISTANT - PROGRESS & ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

Basic Salary : £20,422.00

Hours : 8.30am - 4.30pm (37.5 hours)

Contract : Fixed Term Contract, Term Time Only

Benefits : Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location : Battle, Sussex

About Us

ISP School is a Special Educational Needs School that has been established in Kent for over 20 years. Renown for working with vulnerable children with a wide range of complex needs from 7 to 16 years. 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 a full capacity of 60 pupils in Battle, East Sussex. The school is located within a country estate, with visually stunning surrounds.

Role responsibilities

• Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or else 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 your pupil / s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Qualifications & 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 ie, 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 ie, Reading, Mathematics, Forest School etc
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work. Any costs incurred will be met by ISP.

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.