Therapeutic Teaching Assistant - Transform Lives & Grow Careers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Training opportunities

Small class sizes

National organisation

Therapeutic supervision

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH and SEND needs. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, assist with classroom resources, and participate in educational trips and activities designed to enhance social and academic development.

The role emphasizes resilience, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to individual needs, with opportunities for professional training and career progression within Compass Community.

Qualifications

• Support children with complex and challenging behaviours.
• Resilience, persistence and solution-focused attitude.
• Clear communication with staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning.
• Work with children 1:1 or in small groups.
• Manage classroom resources.
• Take children on educational trips and visits.
• Have lunch with children who struggle socially.
• Have a good basic understanding of English and Maths.
• Keep children safe during heightened behaviours with strong behaviour management and communication.
• Create, play and teach games to develop social skills and learning.
• Create displays to support teaching and learning and create an exceptional learning environment.
• Celebrate success.
• Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflect on difficult periods.

Skills

1:1 support

Group sessions

Resources management

Educational trips

English & Maths basics

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Creative teaching

Job description

Compass Community Limited is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH and SEND needs. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, assist with classroom resources, and participate in educational trips and activities designed to enhance social and academic development.

The role emphasizes resilience, effective communication, and the ability to adapt to individual needs, with opportunities for professional training and career progression within Compass Community.