Trauma-Informed Level 2 Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Service awards: £200/£400/£600

Salary sacrifice schemes

Therapeutic supervision

MediCash cashback for healthcare

Job summary

Compass Community Schools is seeking Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our team. You will support teachers in the classroom, work with children 1:1 or in small groups, manage resources, and contribute to a range of learning activities.

The role requires resilience, flexibility, and a non-judgmental approach to complex behaviours. Experience with children in education settings is valued; no formal qualification is required.

Qualifications

• No formal qualification required, but experience working with children or young people in education or similar settings is valued.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Deliver sessions with small groups or 1:1 with students.
• Manage classroom resources and materials.
• Take children on trips and visits.
• Help manage heightened behaviours and keep children safe.
• Contribute to science experiments and displays.
• Celebrate student successes.
• Be part of therapy sessions or reflections when needed.

Skills

Classroom support

1:1 session delivery

Behaviour management

Job description

Compass Community Schools is seeking Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join our team. You will support teachers in the classroom, work with children 1:1 or in small groups, manage resources, and contribute to a range of learning activities.

The role requires resilience, flexibility, and a non-judgmental approach to complex behaviours. Experience with children in education settings is valued; no formal qualification is required.