Therapeutic School HLTA — Transform Lives & Grow

Compass Community; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff laptop

Mobile phone

Training opportunities

Small class sizes

Sickness scheme

REACH awards

Service awards

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work

MediCash

Supervision

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking High-Level Teaching Assistants to support children with complex behaviours in a therapeutic, innovative setting. You will work across classrooms, in small groups or 1:1, assisting teachers and engaging children in meaningful activities.

Applicants should be resilient, flexible, and ready to collaborate on curriculum and extracurricular opportunities while safeguarding pupil welfare and promoting inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with diverse needs and behaviours.
• Ability to work as part of a team and contribute to school aims.
• Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Work with children 1:1 or in small groups.
• Manage classroom resources and materials.
• Take children on trips (manual licence required).
• Share lunch with children who struggle socially.
• Support safe behaviour and child protection practices.
• Conduct science experiments and create displays.
• Contribute to therapy sessions or reflections.

Skills

Classroom support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Child safety awareness

Team collaboration

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Manual licence

Job description

Compass Community Schools is seeking High-Level Teaching Assistants to support children with complex behaviours in a therapeutic, innovative setting. You will work across classrooms, in small groups or 1:1, assisting teachers and engaging children in meaningful activities.

Applicants should be resilient, flexible, and ready to collaborate on curriculum and extracurricular opportunities while safeguarding pupil welfare and promoting inclusion.