Therapeutic Teaching Assistant - SEMH & SEND

Compass Schools; Boston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training opportunities

Small class sizes

National organisation growth

Enhanced sickness scheme

Flexible pension

Therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with SEMH and SEND. You will work closely with teachers, deliver sessions with small groups of students, and help create a safe, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.

You will assist with behaviour management, learning activities, trips, and therapy sessions under supervision. We value resilience, flexibility, and a collaborative approach from staff passionate about making a difference.

Qualifications

• Support teachers in the classroom
• Deliver sessions with small groups of students
• Manage classroom resources
• Take children on trips and visits
• Have lunch with children who struggle socially
• Manage heightened behaviours and keep children safe
• Play board games
• Conduct science experiments
• Make displays
• Celebrate success
• Participate in therapy sessions or reflect on difficult periods

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom
• Deliver sessions with small groups of students
• Manage classroom resources
• Take children on trips and visits
• Have lunch with children who struggle socially
• Manage heightened behaviours and keep children safe
• Play board games
• Conduct science experiments
• Make displays
• Celebrate success
• Part of therapy sessions or reflections

Skills

Classroom support

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Compass Community Schools is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support students with SEMH and SEND. You will work closely with teachers, deliver sessions with small groups of students, and help create a safe, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.

You will assist with behaviour management, learning activities, trips, and therapy sessions under supervision. We value resilience, flexibility, and a collaborative approach from staff passionate about making a difference.