Compass Community
Teaching Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term)
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Teaching Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term)
Key Dates
- Deadline for Applications: 13/07/26
- Interview Date: Week commencing 20/07/26
Who We Are
Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many may also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including:
- Autism
- ADHD
- Communication difficulties
We are trauma- and attachment-informed, ensuring all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support as part of our closely connected approach. This method places the child centre-stage in all decisions, encouraging collaborative working between education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams, and most importantly, our students. Our goal is to deliver outstanding outcomes for every child.
The Role
Every day is unique in our school—just like every child. This is a role for very special adults who can support children with complex and challenging behaviours.
Key Responsibilities
Our Teaching Assistants (TAs) wear many hats, wearing them with resilience, persistence, and a solution-focused mindset. Your day may include:
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- Supporting teachers in the classroom
- Working 1:1 with children or delivering bespoke sessions for small groups
- Managing classroom resources
- Leading children on trips and visits
- Engaging in social interactions (e.g., sharing lunch with children who struggle socially)
- Managing heightened behaviours and ensuring children remain safe
- Facilitating activities like board games and science experiments
- Creating inspiring displays and celebrating child progress
- Participating in therapy sessions or reflecting on challenging times
As part of our school community
We value TAs who are active contributors to decision-making, helping shape both academic curriculum development and our enriching extra-curricular offerings. Share your interests, passions, and ideas—this role encourages collaboration across the team.
Benefits And Rewards
We’re proud to support our staff with:
- Competitive salary
- Extensive training opportunities, including professional qualifications
- Small class sizes with specialist TA support
- The chance to build a career within an expanding, national organisation that invests in its people and grows leadership from within
- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme
- Flexible pension plan
- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision
- Employee benefit service, including:
- Access to wellbeing services
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- High street vouchers and discounts (eating-out/takeaways)
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As part of our ongoing growth, we may focus our recruitment early if we find suitable candidates. Applications are welcome at any time.
Safeguarding
Compass Community Schools prioritises the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects everyone in our community to mirror this commitment. As part of your role, you’ll be:
- Subject to an Enhanced DBS check (or equivalent for Regulated Activity)
- Required to complete social media due diligence
- Expected to uphold our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy
Safeguarding responsibility lies with all school-based staff. We’re also committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring our workplace reflects a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds to better support our children and young people.
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