SEMH Teaching Assistant — Therapeutic Support & Growth

Compass Community Limited; Esher; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training opportunities

Small class sizes

National organisation growth potential

Enhanced sickness scheme

Regular therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing benefits & salary sacrifice

Job summary

Compass Community Limited in Esher is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term basis to support children with SEMH and SEND. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to help pupils access learning and participate in therapeutic activities.

The role requires resilience, flexibility and a collaborative spirit. Training will be provided, and you will contribute to both academic and extracurricular opportunities while upholding safeguarding and

Responsibilities

• 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
• having their lunch with children who struggle socially
• managing heightened behaviours and keeping children safe
• playing board games
• celebrating success
• part of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods

Job description

Compass Community Limited in Esher is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term basis to support children with SEMH and SEND. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to help pupils access learning and participate in therapeutic activities.

The role requires resilience, flexibility and a collaborative spirit. Training will be provided, and you will contribute to both academic and extracurricular opportunities while upholding safeguarding and