SEMH Teaching Assistant – Maternity Cover

Compass Community Limited.; Beverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extensive training and professional QO

Small class sizes with TA support

Flexible pension

Regular therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing services access

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is hiring Teaching Assistants to support children with SEMH and SEND needs. You will assist with learning, run sessions 1:1 or in small groups, and help create engaging learning environments.

The role requires resilience, flexibility, and strong communication to support pupils with challenging behaviours. You will work as part of a team, participate in training, and contribute to therapeutic and educational goals across the classroom and activities.

Qualifications

• Good basic understanding of English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in classrooms.
• Work with children 1:1 or in small groups.
• Manage classroom resources and displays.
• Take children on educational trips and visits.
• Have lunch with children who struggle socially.
• Maintain safety and support during heightened behaviours with strong communication.
• Create, play and teach games to develop social skills.
• Develop engaging displays to support learning environments.
• Celebrate student successes and progress.
• Participate in therapeutic training sessions and reflective practice.

Skills

English basics

Maths basics

Job description

Compass Community Schools is hiring Teaching Assistants to support children with SEMH and SEND needs. You will assist with learning, run sessions 1:1 or in small groups, and help create engaging learning environments.

The role requires resilience, flexibility, and strong communication to support pupils with challenging behaviours. You will work as part of a team, participate in training, and contribute to therapeutic and educational goals across the classroom and activities.