Contract type: Full-Time

Salary: £22,070.80

Contract term: Term Time only - Fixed Term

Hours: (35 hours) 8.15am - 3.45 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!

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our small and supportive team. You will play a crucial role in providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for our children.

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:

• Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group
• Support the delivery of engaging and effective lessons in line with early years frameworks and curriculum development.
• Building positive relationships with your children and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes.
• Reporting on children' progress and concerns and liaising with other school staff to ensure children' needs are met.
• Supervision of children during non-classroom time, including extra-curricular activities and school trips.
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Setting work where appropriate and marking.
• Implement attachment and trauma-informed strategies to support children' social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Participate in school events, extracurricular activities, and staff meetings as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A 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

An ISP PEG is expected to…

• 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

An ISP PEG is expected to…

• 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 their 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