Overview
Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The role of a Teaching Assistant at our school involves supporting children with complex and challenging behaviours, delivering tailored learning experiences and fostering a non‑judgemental, flexible environment.
Responsibilities
- Support teaching and learning, working with children 1:1 or in small group sessions.
- Manage classroom resources.
- Lead children on educational trips and visits.
- Share lunch with children who struggle socially.
- Maintain a basic understanding of English and Maths.
- Keep children safe, particularly during heightened behaviours, using strong behaviour‑management skills and excellent communication.
- Create, play and teach games to pupils to develop their social skills or further learning.
- Produce engaging displays that support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment.
- Celebrate success.
- Participate in therapeutic training sessions and reflect on challenging situations.
Qualifications
- Resilient, persistent and solution‑focused, able to wear many hats and adapt quickly.
- Strong communication skills and a non‑judgemental approach.
- Basic knowledge of English and Maths.
- Experience or willingness to develop behaviour‑management techniques.
- Commitment to working with children who have SEN, SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD or communication difficulties.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities.
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
- Flexible pension scheme.
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.
- Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services and salary‑sacrifice schemes.
Safeguarding
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions involve appropriate checks and clearances, including Enhanced DBS or equivalent checks and due‑diligence social media checks.
Equal opportunity
Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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