Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term)

Compass Community; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Small class sizes

National organisation

Sickness scheme

Supervision

Wellbeing services

Job summary

Compass Community is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a 12-month fixed term. The role supports children with SEMH and SEND, requiring resilience, consistency and a compassionate approach.

Staff receive extensive therapeutic training and will work within a trauma-informed framework to promote safe, supportive learning environments. The position involves assisting teachers, delivering small group or 1:1 sessions, supervising classroom activities and participating in therapy-related activities.

Responsibilities

• supporting teachers in the classroom
• working with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students
• managing classroom resources
• taking children on trips and visits
• having their lunch with children who struggle socially
• managing heightened behaviours and keeping children safe
• playing board games
• celebrating success
• part of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods

Job description

Compass Community is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a 12-month fixed term. The role supports children with SEMH and SEND, requiring resilience, consistency and a compassionate approach.

Staff receive extensive therapeutic training and will work within a trauma-informed framework to promote safe, supportive learning environments. The position involves assisting teachers, delivering small group or 1:1 sessions, supervising classroom activities and participating in therapy-related activities.