Teaching Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term)
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Overview
Teaching Assistants at our school work in a varied and challenging environment, supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) and other SEND. Staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support as part of our trauma and attachment informed approach.
Responsibilities
* Supporting teachers in the classroom
* Working with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups
* Managing classroom resources
* Taking children on trips and visits
* Having lunch with children who struggle socially
* Managing heightened behaviours and keeping children safe
* Playing board games, conducting science experiments, making amazing displays
* Celebrating student successes
* Being part of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods
Note: The role requires working 1:1 with pupils with various Special Educational Needs.
Qualifications and Skills
* Entry level seniority
* Full-time employment type
* Education and Training job function
* Industries: Individual and Family Services
Benefits and Rewards
* Competitive salary
* Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
* Small class sizes with specialist TA support
* Opportunity to be part of an expanding, national organisation
* Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
* Flexible pension
* Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
* Employee benefit service with wellbeing support and discounts
Safeguarding
Compass Community Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All staff share responsibility for promoting safeguarding and must work in accordance with the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
Compass is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Application and Dates
Key Dates
* Closing date: Wednesday 24 September 2025
* Interviews: Week commencing 29 September 2025
About You
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