Teaching Assistant

Unity Schools Partnership; Romford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading school focused on transforming the lives of students with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs as a Teaching Assistant. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on young lives, providing support and guidance to pupils in a nurturing environment. With ample training and professional development opportunities, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in education.

Benefits

Termly staff supervision for well-being support

Extensive bespoke CPD programmes for SEN needs

Well-being day during term time

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to TELUS support

Qualifications

• Inspirational Teaching Assistant passionate about supporting pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs.
• Experience or training in SEN is beneficial.
• Ability to work creatively and innovatively with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a new primary pupil in Year 4.
• Assist in the educational development and well-being of students.
• Collaborate with experienced special education leaders.

Skills

Passion for SEN

Creative approach

Innovative methods

Job description

The Compass School

Teaching Assistant

Start Date: 01-09-2025

Salary: Scale 3, SP 5-6 (FTE: £28,521 - £28,929 / Actual: £24,391 - £24,740 per annum)

Contract Type: Fixed Term - until 31 August 2026, (local authority funded 1:1 pupil support). 36.82 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Join Our Team

Are you ready to change the course of children's lives? We are looking for great people to join the founding team at The Compass School, a small school for pupils with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. We are growing and seeking excellent teachers and support staff, especially those who can work with a new primary pupil joining us in Year 4. We want an inspirational Teaching Assistant passionate about SEN, with a creative, innovative approach. Join us to make a significant impact on the learning and life chances of our students.

About the School

We educate young people aged 7-16 with a range of Social Emotional and Mental Health needs, some on the Autistic Spectrum. Our catchment covers Havering and surrounding areas of East London and Essex. The school is part of a network of special schools including Sir Bobby Robson School, Ipswich; The Bridge School, Ipswich; Churchill Special School, Haverhill; and Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St Edmund’s. You will be supported by experienced special education leaders with ample training and professional development opportunities.

Why Work for Us?

• Termly staff supervision for well-being support
• Extensive bespoke CPD programmes for SEN needs
• Well-being day during term time and a two-week autumn half term
• Staff benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme and access to TELUS support through Unity Schools Partnership

Application Process

For more info, visits, or informal discussions, contact Headteacher Catharine Wensley via email. The closing date is 09:00 am on Wednesday, 18th June 2025, with interviews on Wednesday, 25th June 2025. We may conduct interviews on receipt of applications and reserve the right to make offers before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website; CVs are not accepted. Successful candidates will undergo rigorous pre-employment checks. We promote diversity and encourage applications from under-represented groups. Flexible working options, including part-time and job-sharing, are supported to promote work-life balance.

Closing Date: 18 June 2025