Teaching Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term)


Company:	Compass Community
Salary:	£27,594 to £27,594 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Esher, KT10 9EA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Nov 2026
Closing date:	5 Dec 2026

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Summary

About The Role

Who We Are

Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH). Many also have additional Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism, ADHD and communication difficulties.

The work we do is varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff receive extensive therapeutic training and support.

Our child-centred approach places young people at the heart of decision-making, bringing together education and therapy professionals, parents and carers, local authority teams and students to achieve outstanding outcomes.

The Role

Teaching Assistants at our schools know that no two days and no two children are the same. Our pupils need dedicated adults who can support them through complex and challenging behaviours.

Successful Teaching Assistants understand that children need attention, consistency, flexibility, effective communication and a non-judgemental approach. They are resilient, adaptable and solution-focused, ready to respond to the changing needs of pupils throughout the school day.

Our Teaching Assistants May Be

- Supporting teachers in the classroom

- Working with children on a one-to-one basis or in small groups

- Managing classroom resources

- Accompanying children on educational visits and trips

- Supporting children during lunch and social times

- Managing challenging behaviour and keeping children safe

- Using games and activities to support learning and social development

- Supporting practical learning experiences and enrichment activities

- Creating engaging classroom displays

- Celebrating achievement and success

- Taking part in therapeutic support and reflective practice sessions

We want our Teaching Assistants to play an active role in shaping the school, supporting positive outcomes and advocating for every child.

We welcome the interests, ideas and passions our staff bring to enhance both the curriculum and extracurricular opportunities available to our pupils.

Benefits and Rewards

- Competitive salary

- Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities

- Small class sizes with specialist TA support

- Opportunity to join a growing national organisation that develops future leaders

- Enhanced occupational sickness scheme

- Flexible pension scheme

- Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision

- Employee benefits package with wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, retail discounts and savings on eating out and takeaways

The Values Awards

At Compass, Integrity, Care and Courage are at the heart of everything we do. These values are demonstrated every day through the actions staff take to support children, families and colleagues.

The Compass Values Awards celebrate individuals and teams who embody these values and make a meaningful difference across our organisation.

We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close vacancies early should suitable candidates be identified.

Safeguarding

Compass Community Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check, or Enhanced DBS with Barred List check where appropriate, and complete all relevant safer recruitment and due diligence procedures, including social media screening.

All school-based staff are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and must work in accordance with the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Compass is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and recognise that diversity strengthens our ability to support children and young people.

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