Therapeutic Teaching Assistant (SEMH) | Growth & Training

eTeach UK Limited; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support learning for children with SEMH and SEND. The role involves working 1:1 or in small groups, managing resources, and participating in therapeutic training to reflect and grow with the team.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, basic English and Maths understanding, and a resilient, flexible approach to meet diverse pupil needs.

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 or 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

1:1 support

classroom management

English basics

Maths basics

communication skills

create displays

creative teaching games

Job description

Compass Community is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support learning for children with SEMH and SEND. The role involves working 1:1 or in small groups, managing resources, and participating in therapeutic training to reflect and grow with the team.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, basic English and Maths understanding, and a resilient, flexible approach to meet diverse pupil needs.