Teaching Assistant

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Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

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 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 secure positive outcomes.

The Role

Teaching Assistants at our school know that no two days, and no two children, are the same. Our children require dedicated adults who can support complex needs and challenging behaviours.

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

Our Teaching Assistants Will

- Support teaching and learning.
- Work 1:1 with children and small groups.
- Manage classroom resources.
- Support educational trips and visits.
- Help children who struggle socially during lunch and break times.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of English and Maths.
- Keep children safe during periods of heightened behaviour.
- Deliver games and activities that support learning and social development.
- Create engaging displays and learning environments.
- Celebrate achievement and progress.
- Participate in therapeutic training and reflective practice.

Our TAs are valued members of the team. We encourage them to contribute to school development, curriculum activities and extracurricular opportunities by bringing their own interests and experiences to the role.

Benefits and Rewards

- Career development opportunities 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.

The Values Awards

At Compass, our strength comes from the values we live every day: Integrity, Care and Courage. These values are reflected in the actions taken to support children, families and colleagues.

The Compass Values Awards recognise and celebrate those who demonstrate these values across the organisation.

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 will be subject to due diligence checks, including social media screening.

All school-based staff are responsible for safeguarding and must work in accordance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a workforce with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences strengthens our ability to support children and young people.

Safeguarding Statement

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Compass is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.