Therapeutic Teaching Assistant - SEMH & Flexible Hours

eTeach UK Limited; Woking; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with SEMH and SEND in our school. Staff receive extensive therapeutic training and work within a trauma- and attachment-informed framework, placing the child at the centre of decision making and collaboration with educators, parents, and local authorities.

In this role, TAS will support learning, work 1:1 or in small groups, manage resources, and participate in therapeutic training.

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 a good basic understanding of English and Maths
• Keep children safe with strong behaviour management and communication
• Create, play and teach games to develop social skills
• Create displays to support teaching and a positive learning environment
• Celebrate success
• Participate in therapeutic training sessions and reflect on difficult periods
• Flexible working arrangements through a zero-hours contract to suit availability

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

English & Maths understanding

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

Compass Community is seeking Teaching Assistants to support children with SEMH and SEND in our school. Staff receive extensive therapeutic training and work within a trauma- and attachment-informed framework, placing the child at the centre of decision making and collaboration with educators, parents, and local authorities.

In this role, TAS will support learning, work 1:1 or in small groups, manage resources, and participate in therapeutic training.