Therapeutic Teaching Assistant — Grow with Impact

Compass Community Limited.; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extensive training and qualification

Small class sizes with specialist TA"s

National organisation with leadership

Flexible pension

Regular therapeutic supervision

Employee wellbeing service

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with SEMH/SEND needs in a school setting. You will work closely with teachers to deliver sessions, manage classroom resources, and accompany students on trips, lunch breaks, and tailored activities.

The role emphasizes resilience, clear communication, and flexible, student-centered support. Join a trauma-informed team that provides extensive therapeutic training and opportunities for professional development across a national

Qualifications

• Good basic understanding of English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning.
• Work with children 1:1 or in small groups.
• Manage classroom resources.
• Take children on educational trips and visits.
• Have lunch with children who struggle socially.
• Keep children safe with strong behaviour management and communication.
• Create, play and teach games to develop social skills.
• Create displays to support teaching and learning.
• Celebrate student successes.
• Participate in training sessions and reflect on practice.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Resilience

English & Maths basics

Job description

Compass Community is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with SEMH/SEND needs in a school setting. You will work closely with teachers to deliver sessions, manage classroom resources, and accompany students on trips, lunch breaks, and tailored activities.

The role emphasizes resilience, clear communication, and flexible, student-centered support. Join a trauma-informed team that provides extensive therapeutic training and opportunities for professional development across a national