Teaching Assistant

Interview Date: W/C 12/01/26

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child? Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds and 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.

Final date to receive applications: 09/01/26

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 understand that our children need lots of attention, the right communication, consistency and flexibility, and a non‑judgemental approach. They must be resilient, persistent and solution‑focused, ready to wear many hats and change them at a moment’s notice!

• Support teaching and learning
• Work with children 1:1 or deliver 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 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 that support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment
• Celebrate success
• Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflect on difficult periods

Our TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want them 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.

• The opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community
• 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

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services and undergo due diligence checks on social media use.

All school‑based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, working 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.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.