Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant for SEMH/SEND

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training

Small class sizes

Career progression

Sickness scheme

Flexible pension

Therapist supervision

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Compass Community Schools in Swindon is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children with SEMH and SEND. You will work across classes, in 1:1 and small-group settings, and help create a positive, safe learning environment.

You will participate in specialist training, support therapy-informed approaches, and contribute to both academic and extracurricular opportunities. The role requires resilience, communication, and a flexible, non-judgemental approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH/SEND is beneficial.
• Ability to work 1:1 and in small groups.
• Willingness to participate in therapeutic training.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups.
• Manage classroom resources.
• Take children on trips and visits.
• Engage with lunch-time support.
• Manage heightened behaviours and keep children safe.
• Assist with science experiments.
• Create displays.
• Celebrate success.
• Support therapy sessions.

Skills

Behaviour support

Communication

Consistency

Flexibility

Resilience

Problem solving

Job description

Compass Community Schools in Swindon is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children with SEMH and SEND. You will work across classes, in 1:1 and small-group settings, and help create a positive, safe learning environment.

You will participate in specialist training, support therapy-informed approaches, and contribute to both academic and extracurricular opportunities. The role requires resilience, communication, and a flexible, non-judgemental approach.