At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teaching and learning, manage resources, and engage with children in a fun, dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a national organisation dedicated to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive training, small class sizes, and flexible pension options.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team that values inclusion and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: A good understanding of English and Maths, plus strong communication and behaviour management skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all.
The Role
Teaching Assistants at our school know that no two days are the same and that no two children are the same either. Our children require very special adults who can support children with complex and challenging behaviours. TAs in our schools will understand that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non‑judgemental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution‑focused to meet the needs of our pupils and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment's notice!
Responsibilities
- Support teaching and learning
- Work with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students
- Manage classroom resources
- Take children on educational trips and visits
- Have their lunch with children who struggle socially
- Have a good basic understanding of English and Maths
- Keep children safe when they are experiencing heightened behaviours with strong behaviour management skills and excellent communication
- Create, play and teach games to pupils to develop their social skills or further learning
- Create amazing displays which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment
- Celebrate success
- Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support
- The chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadership teams
- Flexible pension
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
- Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes
Safeguarding
Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school‑based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As we continue to grow, we know that we must have the most talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our children and young people.
Teaching Assistants in Milton Keynes employer: Compass Community Schools
At Compass Community Schools, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that places a strong emphasis on the growth and well-being of our staff. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration among education professionals, parents, and local authorities, ensuring that our Teaching Assistants are equipped with extensive training and professional development opportunities. With small class sizes, competitive salaries, and a commitment to safeguarding, we create a nurturing environment where our employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children with complex needs.
