Therapeutic Teaching Assistant – Empower SEMH Students

Compass Schools; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking Teaching Assistants to support learning for children with SEMH and SEND needs. Candidates will work 1:1 or in small groups, assist with resources, and accompany pupils on educational visits while maintaining strong communication and safety practices.

The role emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and participation in therapeutic training to help all students achieve outstanding outcomes in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with complex and challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and high resilience.
• Willingness to participate in therapeutic training.
• Ability to support 1:1 or small group sessions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour management

Resilience

1:1 support

Job description

Compass Community Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking Teaching Assistants to support learning for children with SEMH and SEND needs. Candidates will work 1:1 or in small groups, assist with resources, and accompany pupils on educational visits while maintaining strong communication and safety practices.

The role emphasizes resilience, adaptability, and participation in therapeutic training to help all students achieve outstanding outcomes in a caring environment.