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andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt;andlt;div style=and#34;font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #3f4e55;and#34;andgt;andlt;h2andgt;ISP Whitstable Schoolandlt;/h2andgt;andlt;h3andgt;One-to-One Teaching Assistant - Progress Engagement Guide (PEG)andlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;andlt;strongandgt;Contract:andlt;/strongandgt; Full-time, term time only (fixed term)andlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Salary:andlt;/strongandgt; -22,070.80andlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Hours:andlt;/strongandgt; 35 hours per week (8:15am - 3:45pm, Monday - Friday)andlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Start Date:andlt;/strongandgt; ASAPandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Location:andlt;/strongandgt; Whitstableandlt;br /andgt;andlt;strongandgt;Benefits:andlt;/strongandgt; Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Schemeandlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;About Usandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;ISP Whitstable is a small, specialised SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) primary school provision dedicated to supporting children with complex needs and challenging behaviours.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Our school provides a safe and nurturing environment where well-trained and supportive staff use therapeutic and holistic approaches to deliver an engaging and inspiring learning experience tailored to each childand#39;s individual journey.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;The Roleandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our small and supportive team. You will play a key role in creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for pupils with complex needs.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;Working with children who may present with challenging behaviours, you will support their engagement with education, helping them feel included within the school community and supporting improved attendance.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;h3andgt;Key Responsibilitiesandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Provide one-to-one or small group support for pupilsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Support the delivery of engaging and effective lessons in line with early years frameworks and curriculum developmentandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and positive learning outcomesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Report on pupilsand#39; progress and concerns, liaising with school staff to ensure individual needs are metandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including extra-curricular activities and school tripsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Assist with lesson planning and classroom preparationandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Set work where appropriate and support markingandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Implement attachment and trauma-informed strategies to support pupilsand#39; social, emotional and mental health needsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Participate in school events, extracurricular activities and staff meetings as requiredandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;h3andgt;Qualifications and Skillsandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;A relevant qualification in education or a related field (e.g. Level 3 Teaching Assistant Diploma)andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Previous experience working with children, preferably in an educational settingandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Strong understanding of early years frameworks and curriculum developmentandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for supporting children with complex needsandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;The ability to work effectively as part of a teamandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;A proactive and flexible approach to workandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;h3andgt;Teaching and Learningandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;An ISP PEG is expected to:andlt;/pandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Give teaching and learning the highest priority and support the work of the teacherandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Promote inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extra-curricular activitiesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Use effective behaviour management strategies in line with the schooland#39;s policiesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learningandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by managing resources and classroom spaceandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;h3andgt;Working with Othersandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;pandgt;An ISP PEG is expected to:andlt;/pandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;Recognise and respect the role of other professionals, parents and carers, working in partnership with themandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and colleaguesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;Share knowledge and understanding of pupils with staff and professionals to support informed decision-makingandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;h3andgt;What We Offerandlt;/h3andgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt;A commitment to support your development through a wide range of professional opportunitiesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;An opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives and learning of vulnerable childrenandlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt;A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomesandlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;andlt;pandgt;The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by ISP Whitstable School.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;ISP Whitstable School is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;pandgt;ISP Whitstable School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.andlt;/pandgt;andlt;/divandgt;andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;andlt;divandgt; andlt;/divandgt;PandoLogic. Category:Education, Keywords:Teacher Assistant, Location:Whitstable, ENG-CT5 1RR