Therapeutic Teaching Assistant (SEMH) - Maternity Cover

Compass Community Limited; Beverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

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Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH needs in primary education. You will assist learning, support 1:1 and small groups, and help create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

Based in Beverley, this role offers extensive training, a collaborative team, and opportunities to contribute to both academic and therapeutic development for children with diverse backgrounds.

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 of 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

Job description

Compass Community Schools is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH needs in primary education. You will assist learning, support 1:1 and small groups, and help create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.

Based in Beverley, this role offers extensive training, a collaborative team, and opportunities to contribute to both academic and therapeutic development for children with diverse backgrounds.