Therapeutic Teaching Assistant - SEMH & SEND Support

Compass Community Limited; Esher; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training opportunities

Small class sizes

National organisation

Therapeutic supervision

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH and SEND, helping create safe, engaging learning environments. You will work across classrooms, one-to-one and in small groups, developing relationships and supporting a range of therapeutic activities.

Successful candidates will be patient, resilient and flexible, with a good grasp of English and Maths. Training and reflective practice are integral, with opportunities for professional development within a

Qualifications

• Patient, resilient and flexible to adapt to pupils’ needs.
• Ability to work with pupils with SEMH and SEND.
• Willingness to participate in therapeutic training.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the classroom.
• Work one-to-one with pupils and deliver small-group interventions.
• Manage classroom resources.
• Support educational visits and activities.
• Build positive relationships with pupils who struggle socially.
• Demonstrate a good basic understanding of English and Maths.
• Use effective behaviour management and communication skills to keep pupils safe.
• Lead games and activities that develop learning and social skills.
• Create engaging displays and learning environments.
• Celebrate pupil achievement and progress.
• Participate in therapeutic training and reflective practice.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Flexibility

Communication skills

Behaviour management

English basics

Math basics

Job description

Compass Community Limited is seeking Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEMH and SEND, helping create safe, engaging learning environments. You will work across classrooms, one-to-one and in small groups, developing relationships and supporting a range of therapeutic activities.

Successful candidates will be patient, resilient and flexible, with a good grasp of English and Maths. Training and reflective practice are integral, with opportunities for professional development within a