About the Role
HLTAs at Compass Community Schools support children with complex and challenging behaviours, providing close attention, communication, consistency and flexibility. They work closely with teachers, parents, local authority teams and other professionals to secure outstanding outcomes for each child.
Responsibilities
- Support teachers in the classroom.
- Work with children 1:1 or in small groups.
- Manage classroom resources, organise trips and visits.
- Provide appropriate emotional support and ensure children’s safety.
- Participate in therapy sessions and reflect on challenging periods.
- Collaborate with the academic curriculum and extra‑curricular planning.
Benefits
- Staff laptop and mobile phone.
- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities.
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
- Enhanced Occupational Sickness Scheme.
- Up to £150 per month in REACH awards.
- Service awards of £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) plus a special recognition award up to £500.
- Salary sacrifice schemes, childcare vouchers, technology and cycle to work.
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.
- Cashback for medical appointments & treatments via MediCash.
Safeguarding
All staff will undergo Enhanced DBS or Enhanced check and social media due‑diligence checks. Staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity and follow the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.
Equal Opportunity
Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Contact: 01255 520024 or jobs.education@compass-schools.org
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