Therapeutic Teaching Assistant – SEMH Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Extensive training opportunities

Small class sizes with specialist TA

National organisation growth

Flexible pension

Therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) in our school. You will provide 1:1 or small-group support, help manage resources, and join in educational trips, lunch-time support, and classroom displays.

Training and safeguarding are core parts of the role. We value resilience, flexibility, and a non-judgemental approach to help pupils thrive.

Qualifications

• Strong behaviour management skills with clear communication.
• Solid basic literacy in English and mathematics.
• Willingness to engage in safeguarding and training.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in classrooms.
• Work with children 1:1 or in small groups.
• Manage classroom resources and materials.
• Take children on educational trips and visits.
• Have lunch with children who struggle socially.
• Create engaging displays to support learning.
• Participate in therapeutic training and reflective practice.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

English & Maths basics

Job description

Compass Community is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) in our school. You will provide 1:1 or small-group support, help manage resources, and join in educational trips, lunch-time support, and classroom displays.

Training and safeguarding are core parts of the role. We value resilience, flexibility, and a non-judgemental approach to help pupils thrive.