Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants at our school know that no two days, and no two children, are the same. Our children need dedicated adults who can support complex needs and challenging behaviours while providing consistency, patience and understanding.

Teaching Assistants understand that children need attention, effective communication, flexibility and a non-judgemental approach. They must be resilient, solution-focused and able to adapt quickly to changing situations.

Our Teaching Assistants Will

- Support teaching and learning.
- Work with children one-to-one and in small groups.
- Manage classroom resources.
- Support educational trips and visits.
- Have lunch with children who struggle socially.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of English and Maths.
- Manage heightened behaviours and help keep children safe.
- Deliver games and activities that develop social skills and learning.
- Create displays that support teaching and learning.
- Celebrate achievement and progress.
- Participate in therapeutic training and reflective practice.

Our Teaching Assistants are valued members of the team. We encourage them to contribute to decision-making, curriculum development and extracurricular opportunities, bringing their own interests and talents to school life., At Compass, our strength comes from the values we live by every day: Integrity, Care and Courage. These values are demonstrated through the actions taken to support children, families and colleagues.

The Compass Values Awards recognise actions that embody Integrity, Care or Courage across our community.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS Check or Enhanced Check for Regulated Activity through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and complete due diligence checks, including social media screening.

All school-based staff are responsible for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. Staff must be familiar with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with it at all times.

Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value employees from different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences and recognise the importance of a diverse workforce in supporting children and young people.

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it.

Who We Are

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many also have additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.

As a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support.

Our child-centred approach brings together education and therapy professionals, parents and carers, local authority teams and students to achieve positive outcomes.

Opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community.
- Competitive salary.
- Extensive training and qualification opportunities.
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
- Opportunity to join a growing national organisation that develops future leaders.
- Flexible pension.
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.
- Employee benefits service with wellbeing support and salary sacrifice schemes.