Teaching Assistant

Compass Community Schools; Wanlip; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent educational provider in the UK is looking for Teaching Assistants to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The role involves working closely with students both individually and in small groups, managing classroom resources, and contributing to their overall development in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a basic understanding of English and Maths. This position offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Extensive training opportunities

Flexible pension

Wellbeing services access

Small class sizes

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with social and emotional needs.
• Willingness to participate in therapeutic training and reflect on challenges.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in a therapeutic environment.
• Manage classroom resources effectively and participate in educational trips.
• Create displays and activities that enhance learning and social skills.

Skills

Strong behavior management skills

Excellent communication

Good basic understanding of English and Maths

Ability to work with children 1:1

Creativity (for displays and games)

Job description

Compass Community School Lincolnshire is an independent specialist school providing high-quality, therapeutic and child‑centred education to boys from 11 to 17 years of age in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. The work we do is both varied and challenging, and as a trauma and attachment‑informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams, and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all.

• Support teaching and learning
• Work with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students
• Manage classroom resources
• Take children on educational trips and visits
• Have their lunch with children who struggle socially
• Have a good basic understanding of English and Maths
• Keep children safe when they are experiencing heightened behaviours with strong behaviour management skills and excellent communication
• Create, play and teach games to pupils to develop their social skills or further learning
• Create amazing displays which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment
• Celebrate success
• Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods

Our TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want our TAs 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 own interests and passions to the table.

Benefits and Rewards

• The opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community
• Competitive salary
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support
• The chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadership teams
• Flexible pension
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
• Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes

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 expect 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.