At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with SEMH needs, manage classroom resources, and engage in therapeutic activities.
- Company: Compass Community Schools, dedicated to nurturing diverse backgrounds and promoting wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, extensive training, flexible pension, and employee wellbeing services.
- Other info: Join a growing organisation that values your input and offers excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for supporting children and willingness to learn; experience with SEMH is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22000 - 22000 £ per year.
About The Role
Key Dates
- Deadline for Applications: 10/07/26
- Interview Date: W/C 13/07/26
Who we are
Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. 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
TAs 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. They will know 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 focussed to meet the needs of our children and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment’s notice!
- 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
- Conducting science experiments
- Making amazing displays
- Celebrating success
- Part of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods
We want our TAs to be part of the decision making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra-curricular offer – bringing their own interests and passions to the table.
Benefits and Rewards
- 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
- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
- Flexible pension
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
- Employee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street vouchers, money off eating-out and takeaways
We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.
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.
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Compass Community Schools is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Teaching Assistants. With a focus on professional development through extensive training and qualification opportunities, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Located in Sowerby Bridge, the organisation offers a competitive salary, small class sizes, and a commitment to employee wellbeing, making it an ideal place for those seeking a rewarding career in education.
