Trauma-Informed Teaching Assistant for SEMH Students

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development within Compass

Therapeutic training opportunities

Small class sizes with TA support

National organisation growth and local

Wellbeing support and salary sacrifice

Job summary

Compass Community Limited is hiring Teaching Assistants to support children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in our classrooms. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, assist with learning activities, manage resources, and accompany pupils on educational trips while maintaining safeguarding and compassionate practice.

Ideal candidates will have good English and Maths basics, strong behaviour management, and a willingness to engage in therapeutic training and reflection to

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH or SEND is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate clearly with children, parents and staff.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment.

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 with strong behaviour management and communication
• Create, play and teach games to develop social skills
• Create displays to support teaching and learning
• Celebrate success
• Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflections on difficult periods

Skills

Patience

Communication

Behaviour management

Job description

Compass Community Limited is hiring Teaching Assistants to support children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs in our classrooms. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, assist with learning activities, manage resources, and accompany pupils on educational trips while maintaining safeguarding and compassionate practice.

Ideal candidates will have good English and Maths basics, strong behaviour management, and a willingness to engage in therapeutic training and reflection to