Job Title: One to One - Teaching Assistant - Progress Engagement Guide (PEG)
Contract type: Full-Time
Salary: £22,070.80
Contract term: Term Time only - Fixed Term
Hours: 35 hours: 8:15am - 3:45pm, Monday - Friday
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Start Date: ASAP
Location: ISP Teynham School, Teynham
Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a deep understanding of early years frameworks and curriculum development? Do you thrive in a nurturing and specialized educational environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? If so, we would love to hear from you!
About Us
ISP Whitstable is a small, specialized SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Primary school provision dedicated to supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours. Our school is a safe and nurturing environment where well trained, supportive staff use therapeutic and holistic approaches to provide an engaging and inspiring learning experience tailored to each child's individual journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor and support one pupil or a small group.
- Support the delivery of engaging and effective lessons in line with early years frameworks and curriculum development.
- Build positive relationships with the children and drive interaction and positive learning outcomes.
- Report on children's progress and concerns and liaise with other school staff to ensure children's needs are met.
- Supervise children during non classroom time, including extra curricular activities and school trips.
- Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
- Set work where appropriate and mark tasks.
- Implement attachment and trauma informed strategies to support children's social, emotional, and mental health needs.
- Participate in school events, extracurricular activities, and staff meetings as required.
Qualifications and Skills
- Relevant qualification in education or a related field (e.g., Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma).
- Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of early years frameworks and curriculum development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children with complex needs.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
Teaching and Learning
- Give teaching and learning the highest priority and develop relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher.
- Promote inclusion by encouraging participation of all children in learning and extra curricular activities.
- Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school's policies.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with children to adapt to their needs and support their learning.
- Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by organising and managing physical teaching space and resources.
Working with Others
- Recognise and respect the role and contribution of other professionals, parents and carers by liaising effectively and working in partnership with them.
- Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues.
- Communicate knowledge and understanding of children to other school staff and professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision.
What We Offer
- A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities.
- An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision.
- A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes.
