Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Compass Community; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop

Mobile phone

Training opportunities

Small class sizes

Sickness scheme

REACH awards

Service awards

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work

MediCash

Supervision

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking High-Level Teaching Assistants to support children with complex behaviours in a therapeutic, innovative setting. You will work across classrooms, in small groups or 1:1, assisting teachers and engaging children in meaningful activities.

Applicants should be resilient, flexible, and ready to collaborate on curriculum and extracurricular opportunities while safeguarding pupil welfare and promoting inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with diverse needs and behaviours.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to school aims.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Work with children 1:1 or in small groups.
• Manage classroom resources and materials.
• Take children on trips (manual licence required).
• Share lunch with children who struggle socially.
• Support safe behaviour and child protection practices.
• Conduct science experiments and create displays.
• Contribute to therapy sessions or reflections.

Skills

Classroom support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Child safety awareness

Team collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Manual licence

Job description

Key Dates

Deadline for Applications: 25/09/26

Interview Date: W/C 28/09/26

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 fixing what needs fixing, together.

The Role

HLTAs at our school know that no two days are the same and that no two children are the same either. Our children require very special adults who can support children with complex and challenging behaviours.

They will know that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgmental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution-focused to meet the needs of our children and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment’s notice!

Our HLTAs may be

• supporting teachers in the classroom
• working with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students
• managing classroom resources
• taking children on trips and visits ( all candidates must have a manual licence as there are manual vehicles in the school )
• having their lunch with children who struggle socially
• managing heightened behaviours and keeping children safe
• playing board games
• conducting science experiments
• making amazing displays
• celebrating success
• part of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods

We want our HLTAs to be part of the decision‑making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra‑curricular offer – bringing their interests and passions to the table.

Benefits And Rewards

• Staff laptop and mobile phone
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support
• Enhanced Occupational Sickness Scheme
• Win up to £150 per month in our REACH awards
• Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, technology and cycle to work
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
• Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments such as dental, optical, physio and more with MediCash

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.

Safeguarding

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.

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