Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term)

Join us as a Teaching Assistant at Compass Community School Willow Park, an independent specialist school providing therapeutic, child‑centred education to boys and girls aged 6‑17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). The role is a 12‑month fixed term position that supports a trauma‑ and attachment‑informed approach to learning and wellbeing.

TAs play a vital part in supporting teachers, delivering 1:1 and small‑group sessions, managing classroom resources, organising trips, facilitating therapy sessions, and contributing to decision‑making for the school’s curriculum and extracurricular programmes.

• Support teachers in the classroom.
• Work with children 1:1 or in small groups.
• Manage classroom resources.
• Take children on trips and visits.
• Participate in lunch and social activities with children.
• Manage heightened behaviours and ensure child safety.
• Play board games and conduct science experiments.
• Create displays and celebrate successes.
• Be part of therapy sessions and reflect on difficult periods.

• Experience working with children who have complex and challenging behaviours.
• Resilient, persistent, solution‑focused and non‑judgmental.
• Excellent communication, consistency and flexibility.
• Willingness to adapt quickly and wear many hats.
• Valid or willingness to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and comply with social‑media due‑diligence checks.

• Competitive salary.
• Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities.
• Small class sizes with specialist TA support.
• Part of a growing national organisation that recognises skill and potential.
• Enhanced occupational sickness scheme.
• Flexible pension.
• Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision.
• Employee benefits:
  
  wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high‑street vouchers, discounts on food and take‑away.

Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check and comply with the Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy.

Compass Community is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We value diverse backgrounds, cultures and perspectives to support our children and young people.

Referrals increase your chances of being interviewed by 2×. Apply through the Compass Community Careers portal or contact the school’s recruitment team for further details.