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Hours: hours, Monday – Thursday am – pm and Friday am – pm
Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme
Location: Whitstable
Start Date: September
About our School
ISP Whitstable is an independent learning to learn Centre supporting young people to transition back to school following a long absence or to assist with the transition to a new school following a change in placement.
Our Centre is able to support young people returning to mainstream education as well as those with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
We provide a high-quality learning to learn programme providing opportunities to learn, achieve, and re-engage or re-start the young person on their educational journey.
Role Responsibilities
* Dedicated to mentoring and supporting one pupil or 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, i.e., 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, i.e., 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.
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.
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