Therapeutic Teaching Assistant — SEMH (12-Month)

Compass Community Limited; Halifax; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Small class sizes

Career development

Sickness scheme

Therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Compass Community School Willow Dean in Halifax is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children aged 6 to 17 with SEMH and SEND. The role involves flexible, trauma-informed support, collaborative work with therapists, and helping deliver the curriculum and therapy sessions.

Staff receive extensive training and participate in safeguarding, supervision, and wellbeing initiatives as part of a supportive, expanding national organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEMH and SEND is preferred.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with resilience and patience.
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom and deliver sessions with small groups or 1:1.
• Manage classroom resources and assist with trips and visits.
• Support children who struggle socially, including during meals and supervision.
• Contribute to therapy sessions and reflect on periods of difficulty.
• Be part of decision making to improve academic and extracurricular opportunities.

Job description

Compass Community School Willow Dean in Halifax is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children aged 6 to 17 with SEMH and SEND. The role involves flexible, trauma-informed support, collaborative work with therapists, and helping deliver the curriculum and therapy sessions.

Staff receive extensive training and participate in safeguarding, supervision, and wellbeing initiatives as part of a supportive, expanding national organisation.