One to One Teaching Assistant

Polaris Community; Telham; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A Special Educational Needs School in Sussex seeks a dedicated One to One Teaching Assistant to mentor and support pupils. The role involves assisting teachers, reporting on progress, and supervising pupils during activities. Candidates should have a strong education background, experience in similar roles, and a commitment to professional development. This is a fixed-term position, term time only, offering a salary of £20,422 annually.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Ideally have A-level education.
• Must lead on a specialism such as Reading or Mathematics.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group.
• Report on pupil progress and concerns.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time.

Skills

Strong basic education

Previous experience as Teaching Assistant

Experience with SEMH pupils

Behaviour management techniques

IT skills

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics

Job description

INTEGRATED SERVICES PROGRAMME (ISP) SCHOOL

ONE TO ONE TEACHING ASSISTANT - PROGRESS & ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

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.

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

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 e.g., 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 e.g., 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.

All staff are required to obtain an enhanced DBS Check before starting work, with costs covered by ISP School Battle.