One to One Teaching Assistant - Progress & Engagement Guide

Polaris Community; Rother; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

ISP School Battle is looking for a dedicated One to One Teaching Assistant to support pupils in a Special Educational Needs environment. The role involves mentoring individuals, assisting with lesson planning, and ensuring that students achieve their learning outcomes in a supportive setting. The position offers a fixed-term contract with various benefits including a company pension and life assurance.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role.
• Strong basic education ideally to A-level.
• Experience with SEMH pupils in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring and supporting one pupil or small groups.
• Supporting the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
• Reporting on pupils’ progress and concerns.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Behaviour Management

Engagement

Education

GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics

A-level education

Job description

One to One Teaching Assistant - Progress & Engagement Guide

ONE TO ONE TEACHING ASSISTANT - PROGRESS & ENGAGEMENT GUIDE

Hours: 8.30am – 4.30pm (37.5 hours)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Term Time Only, Maternity Cover for 12 months

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Battle, Sussex

Start Date: December 2025

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. If you would like to find out more about our School please visit our website https://ispschools.org.uk/

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

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.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, 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.