Teaching Assistant

Compass Schools; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Small class sizes

Flexible pension

Wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Career development

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with complex needs in our school. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, help with learning activities, manage resources, and assist with trips and social development.

We value resilience, adaptable approaches and strong communication. You will contribute to a supportive team, participate in training, and help create safe, engaging learning environments for all children.

Qualifications

• Ability to support children with SEMH and SEND needs.
• Demonstrates resilience, patience and problem-solving under pressure.
• Excellent communication with children, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Work 1:1 with children and small groups.
• Manage classroom resources and displays.
• Support educational trips and visits.
• Assist during lunch and break times to aid social interaction.
• Demonstrate basic English and Maths understanding.
• Keep children safe during heightened behaviour.
• Deliver games and activities that aid development.
• Contribute to classroom environment and celebrations of progress.
• Engage in therapeutic training and reflective practice.

Skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Basic classroom tech

Job description

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.

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., 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.

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.