Teaching Assistant (maternity cover)

Job description

About

About The Role

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it.

Who We Are

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many also have additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.

The work we do is varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support.

Our child-centred approach places the young person at the heart of decision-making, bringing together education and therapy professionals, parents and carers, local authority teams and students to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The Role

Teaching Assistants at our schools know that no two days and no two children are the same. Our pupils need dedicated adults who can support them through complex and challenging behaviours.

Teaching Assistants understand that children need attention, consistency, flexibility, excellent communication and a non-judgemental approach. They are resilient, persistent and solution-focused, adapting quickly to meet individual needs.

Our Teaching Assistants Will

Support teaching and learning

Work with children on a one-to-one basis and in small groups

Manage classroom resources

Accompany children on educational trips and visits

Support children during lunch and social times

Demonstrate a good understanding of English and Maths

Keep children safe through effective behaviour management and communication

Deliver activities that support learning and social development

Create classroom displays that enhance the learning environment

Celebrate achievement and success

Participate in therapeutic training and reflective practice sessions

Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued members of the team. We encourage them to contribute to school development, support positive outcomes and advocate for every child.

We welcome the interests, ideas and passions our staff bring to enhance both the curriculum and extracurricular opportunities available to our pupils.

Benefits and Rewards

Opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community

Competitive salary

Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities

Small class sizes with specialist TA support

Opportunity to join a growing national organisation that develops future leaders

Flexible pension scheme

Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision

Employee benefits package with wellbeing services and salary sacrifice schemes

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close vacancies early should suitable candidates be identified.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check, or Enhanced DBS with Barred List check where appropriate, and complete all relevant safer recruitment and due diligence procedures, including social media screening.

All school-based staff are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and must work in accordance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and recognise that diversity strengthens our ability to support children and young people.