At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and support students with complex needs through engaging, tailored learning experiences.
- Company: Compass Community Schools, a leader in specialist SEND education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, staff laptop, extensive training, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to fostering inclusion and well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience with behavioural challenges required.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 45350 £ per year.
About the School
Compass Community Schools provide specialist SEND provision for children with complex behaviours and needs. The school is a trauma and attachment‑informed organisation that delivers a holistic, therapeutic curriculum including practical activities such as sailing and horse riding. Our aim is to re‑ignite students' love of learning, improve attendance, achievement and overall well‑being.
Role
The teacher works at a highly personal level, building nurturing, professional relationships with each child, and motivating them to learn. Key responsibilities include:
- Planning engaging, purpose‑driven learning opportunities tailored to individual strengths and interests.
- Managing complex and challenging behaviours with consistent, flexible communication strategies.
- Collaborating with education and therapy professionals, parents/carers and local authority teams to create inclusive, student‑centred outcomes.
- Supporting students’ social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) and other SEND needs such as autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.
- Providing therapeutic and supportive supervision and participating in ongoing professional development.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills suitable for working with children with complex needs.
- Experience managing behavioural challenges and delivering therapeutic, student‑centred instruction.
- A willingness to engage in extensive therapeutic training and obtain an Enhanced DBS or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity.
Benefits
- Staff laptop and mobile phone
- Competitive salary
- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support
- Opportunity to grow within a national organisation and rise into leadership roles
- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
- Flexible pension
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
- Employee benefits including wellbeing services, salary‑sacrifice schemes, high‑street vouchers and discounts on food and takeaways
Safeguarding and Support
All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity and undergo due‑diligence checks on social media use. Teachers will promote safeguarding, adhere to the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and contribute to a culture of safety and support for all children.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Compass is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We continually seek talented employees from diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences to support our students.
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