Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistants know that no two days and no two pupils are the same. Our children need dedicated adults who can support complex emotional, social and behavioural needs while creating safe, engaging learning environments.
Successful candidates will be patient, resilient and flexible, adapting their approach to meet the changing needs of pupils throughout the school day.
Our Teaching Assistants will:

- Support teaching and learning in the classroom.
- Work one-to-one with pupils and deliver small-group interventions.
- Manage classroom resources.
- Support educational visits and activities.
- Build positive relationships with pupils who struggle socially.
- Demonstrate a good basic understanding of English and Maths.
- Use effective behaviour management and communication skills to keep pupils safe.
- Lead games and activities that develop learning and social skills.
- Create engaging displays and learning environments.
- Celebrate pupil achievement and progress.
- Participate in therapeutic training and reflective practice.

Teaching Assistants are valued members of our team and play an important role in shaping school life. We encourage staff to contribute ideas, support curriculum development and help create enriching opportunities for our pupils.
Benefits and Rewards

Are You a Life Changer?
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 (SEMH) needs. Many also have additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.
The work we do is varied, rewarding and challenging. As a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support.
Our child-centred approach brings together education professionals, therapists, parents, carers and local authorities to help every young person achieve positive outcomes.

Competitive salary.
- Extensive training and qualification opportunities.
- Small class sizes with specialist support.
- Opportunity to join a growing national organisation that develops future leaders.
- Flexible pension scheme.
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.
- Employee benefits programme with wellbeing services and salary sacrifice schemes.

Applications are reviewed regularly and vacancies may close early if suitable candidates are identified.
Safeguarding
Compass Community Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks.
All staff are responsible for promoting the welfare and safety of children and must work in accordance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences.