Therapeutic Teaching Assistant — Grow Your Career

Compass Community Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training opportunities

Small class sizes

National organisation

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in our classrooms. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, help with learning activities, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Extensive therapeutic training and ongoing professional development are provided, with strong emphasis on teamwork, communication and resilience.

Qualifications

• Good basic understanding of English and Maths.
• Strong communication with pupils and staff.
• Resilient, flexible and solution focused in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning
• Work with children 1:1 or in small groups
• Manage classroom resources
• Take children on educational trips and visits
• Eat lunch with children who struggle socially
• Maintain safety during heightened behaviours with strong management
• Create games to develop social skills and learning
• Create displays to support teaching and learning environment
• Celebrate successes
• Participate in therapeutic training/reflection

Skills

Communication

Behaviour management

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Compass Community Schools is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs in our classrooms. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, help with learning activities, and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Extensive therapeutic training and ongoing professional development are provided, with strong emphasis on teamwork, communication and resilience.