Compass Community
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
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Key Dates
- Deadline for Applications: 10.07.26
- Interview Date: Week commencing 13.07.26
About the Organisation
Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?
Compass Community puts children first through its therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage, and Care shape how they work. They listen deeply, challenge one another, and fix what needs fixing—together.
This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.
Why We Work Here
Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds but all require Social, Emotional and Mental Health support (SEMH), and many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Communication difficulties
Many have experienced significant trauma and adverse childhood experiences and may have social care involvement.
At Compass Community, work is both varied and challenging. As a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support.
Our closely-triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision-making, ensuring collaboration between:
- Education and therapy professionals
- Parents/carers
- Local authority teams
- Most importantly, our students
This ensures that all stakeholders work together to secure outstanding outcomes for children.
The Role: HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant)
At our school, HLTAs know that no two days are the same—just as no two children are the same. Our children require very special adults who can support those with complex and challenging behaviours.
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Responsibilities
HLTAs must be ready to wear many hats and be prepared to switch roles at a moment's notice. Their contributions may include:
- Supporting teachers in the classroom
- Engaging in 1:1 work or small-group sessions with students
- Managing classroom resources
- Leading trips and visits
- Having lunch with children who struggle socially
- Managing heightened behaviours and ensuring children's safety
- Playing board games
- Conducting science experiments
- Creating amazing displays
- Celebrating children’s successes
- Participating in therapy sessions
- Reflecting on and supporting difficult periods
We welcome HLTAs who take a collaborative approach, bringing their ideas to shape:
- The academic curriculum
- Extra-curricular activities
We advocate for every child and would like your input to help drive these changes.
Benefits & Rewards
At Compass Community, we strive to support your well-being and career growth. Key benefits include:
- Staff laptop and mobile phone
- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities
- Small class sizes with specialist Teaching Assistant (TA) support
- Enhanced Occupational Sickness Scheme
- REACH awards, worth up to £150 per month
- Service awards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years), plus a special £500 award for outstanding practice
- Salary sacrifice schemes, such as:
- Childcare vouchers
- Technology and cycle to work
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
- MediCash partnership providing cashback for appointments like:
- Dental
- Optical
- Physiotherapy and physical treatments
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We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we receive suitable candidates.
Safeguarding Commitment
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is Compass Community’s top priority, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory:
- Standard Enhanced DBS for all staff
- Enhanced check for Regulated Activity for school-based roles
- Due diligence checks on social media use
- Adherence to the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
All staff play a key role in safeguarding, ensuring welfare is always maintained.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Equality
Compass is an equal-opportunities employer, dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
As we continue to grow, we believe in the importance of attracting talented employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to best support our children and young people.
Would you like to be part of our mission to change lives? Apply today.
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