Teaching Assistant
eTeach UK Limited - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Upto £27491 DOE
On-sitePermanentFull time
About The Role Key Dates Deadline for Applications: 30/10/26 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 fixing what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it. Who we are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but 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. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role 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 in our schools will understand that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution focussed to meet the needs of our pupils and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment’s notice! Our Teaching Assistants will - Support teaching and learning - Work with children 1:1 or delivering 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 or English and Maths - Keep children safe when they are 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 which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment - Celebrate success - Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods Our TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want our TAs 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. Benefits and Rewards - 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 We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work 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.
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Teaching Assistant
eTeach UK Limited - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£22,294.43
On-sitePermanentFull time
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30 - Term Time Only Salary: £22,294.43 per annum Location: Bletchley The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential. Bletchley Park is a 38 week specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and complex needs. The children and young people that attend school range between the ages of 7 - 19 years. As a Teaching Assistant you will need to have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in their lives. You will be a highly motivated, well organised and resourceful individual who can demonstrate flexibility and good communication skills. You will be patient and energetic but also have a genuine concern to improve the quality of life for the young people in our care. The ideal candidate would have experience and knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs. Experience of working with young people on the autistic spectrum would also be preferred. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
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Teaching Assistant
The Cambian Group - Bletchley
£21,909.75 to £21,909.75 a year
PermanentFull time
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 – 16:30 - Term Time Only Salary: £21,909.75 per annum Location: Bletchley The young people we educate and care for come to us with a huge variety of needs and difficulties. Our challenge is to help them build the hope, confidence, knowledge and skills to unlock their potential. Bletchley Park is a 38 week specialist school providing quality therapeutic care and education for young people with Autism, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and complex needs. The children and young people that attend school range between the ages of 7 - 19 years. As a Teaching Assistant you will need to have a passion for working with young people and want to make a difference in their lives. You will be a highly motivated, well organised and resourceful individual who can demonstrate flexibility and good communication skills. You will be patient and energetic but also have a genuine concern to improve the quality of life for the young people in our care. The ideal candidate would have experience and knowledge of learning disabilities and/or special needs. Experience of working with young people on the autistic spectrum would also be preferred. We pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunities Employer. And we are committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.
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Teaching Assistant
Compass Community - Milton Keynes, Southern
£22,495 to £27,491 a year
PermanentFull time
About The Role Key Dates Deadline for Applications: 30/10/26 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 fixing what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it. Who we are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but 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. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role 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 in our schools will understand that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution focussed to meet the needs of our pupils and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment’s notice! Our Teaching Assistants will - Support teaching and learning - Work with children 1:1 or delivering 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 or English and Maths - Keep children safe when they are 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 which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment - Celebrate success - Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods Our TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want our TAs 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. Benefits and Rewards - 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 We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work 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.
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Bank Teaching Assistant
eTeach UK Limited - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£13.45 per hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
About The Role 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 fixing what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it. Who we are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but 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. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role 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 in our schools will understand that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution focussed to meet the needs of our pupils and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment’s notice! Our Teaching Assistants will - Support teaching and learning - Work with children 1:1 or delivering 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 or English and Maths - Keep children safe when they are 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 which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment - Celebrate success - Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods Our TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want our TAs 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. - We offer flexible working arrangements through a zero-hours contract, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your availability while supporting the changing needs of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking greater flexibility in their working pattern. Benefits and Rewards - The opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community - Flexible working patterns. - 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 - Win up to £150 in our monthly VALUE Awards. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work 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.
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Teaching Assistant – Bedford
Completely Care Recruitment Consultants Ltd - Bedford
£90-£100 PER DAY
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Rates: £90-100 per day! Location: Bedford Position: Teaching Assistant Type: Temporary / Flexible / Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Are you passionate about supporting children and helping them reach their full potential? We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our agency team and work across schools in Bedford. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced TAs and those looking to develop a career in education both within mainstream and special educational needs schools. The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers and pupils in the classroom, helping to create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment. Duties may include: • Supporting pupils with their learning and development • Working with individuals and small groups • Assisting the class teacher with classroom activities • Supporting children with additional learning needs where required • Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and positive classroom environment • Building strong relationships with pupils and school staff • We’re Looking For We welcome applications from candidates who are: • Friendly, patient and approachable • Reliable and professional • Passionate about working with children • Confident working as part of a team • Experienced as a Teaching Assistant or keen to gain experience in education • Why join us? • Flexible work to suit your availability • Opportunities across Witney and surrounding areas • Competitive rates of pay • Support from a dedicated agency team • Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a range of schools • Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities Ready to make a difference in the classroom? Apply today to join our team of Teaching Assistants in Bedford and take the next step in your education career. Please send CV’s to Oliwia@completelycare.co.uk or call 01865 727751
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Bank Teaching Assistant
eTeach UK Limited - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£13.45 per hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Who we are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but 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. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role 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 in our schools will understand that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution focussed to meet the needs of our pupils and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment’s notice! Our Teaching Assistants will - Support teaching and learning - Work with children 1:1 or delivering 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 or English and Maths - Keep children safe when they are 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 which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment - Celebrate success - Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods We offer flexible working arrangements through a zero-hours contract, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your availability while supporting the changing needs of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking greater flexibility in their working pattern. Benefits and Rewards - The opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community - Flexible working patterns. - 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 - Win up to £150 in our monthly VALUE Awards. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work 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.
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Bank Teaching Assistant
Compass Community - Milton Keynes, Southern
£13.45 to £13.45 an hour
PermanentFull time
About The Role 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 fixing what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it. Who we are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but 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. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role 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 in our schools will understand that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution focussed to meet the needs of our pupils and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment’s notice! Our Teaching Assistants will - Support teaching and learning - Work with children 1:1 or delivering 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 or English and Maths - Keep children safe when they are 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 which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment - Celebrate success - Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods Our TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want our TAs 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. - We offer flexible working arrangements through a zero-hours contract, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your availability while supporting the changing needs of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking greater flexibility in their working pattern. Benefits and Rewards - The opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community - Flexible working patterns. - 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 - Win up to £150 in our monthly VALUE Awards. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work 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.
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Bank Teaching Assistant
Compass Community - Milton Keynes, Home Counties
£13.45 to £13.45 an hour
PermanentFull time
Who we are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds, but 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. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role 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 in our schools will understand that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgemental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution focussed to meet the needs of our pupils and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment’s notice! Our Teaching Assistants will - Support teaching and learning - Work with children 1:1 or delivering 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 or English and Maths - Keep children safe when they are 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 which support teaching and create an exceptional learning environment - Celebrate success - Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods We offer flexible working arrangements through a zero-hours contract, allowing you to choose shifts that suit your availability while supporting the changing needs of the business. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking greater flexibility in their working pattern. Benefits and Rewards - The opportunity to develop and grow your career within Compass Community - Flexible working patterns. - 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 - Win up to £150 in our monthly VALUE Awards. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work 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.
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Higher Level Teaching Assistant
eTeach UK Limited - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
up to £24,368
On-sitePermanentFull time
About The Role 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 fixing what needs fixing, together. This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it. Who we are Our children come from a wide range of backgrounds but all have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), and many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties. Many will have suffered significant trauma and adverse childhood experiences and may have social care involvement. The work we do is both varied and challenging and, as a trauma and attachment-informed organisation, all staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Our closely triangulated approach places the child at the centre of decision-making, ensuring that education and therapy professionals, parents/carers, local authority teams and, most importantly, our students can work together to secure outstanding outcomes for all. The Role HLTAs 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. They will know that our children require lots of attention, just the right sort of communication, consistency and flexibility in equal measure, and a non-judgmental approach. They need to be resilient, persistent and solution-focused to meet the needs of our children and to do so they need to wear a lot of hats and be prepared to change them at a moment’s notice! Our HLTAs may be - supporting teachers in the classroom - working with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students - managing classroom resources - taking children on trips and visits - having their lunch with children who struggle socially - managing heightened behaviours and keeping children safe - playing board games - conducting science experiments - making amazing displays - celebrating success - part of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods We want our HLTAs 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 interests and passions to the table. Benefits and Rewards - Staff laptop and mobile phone - Extensive training and professional qualification opportunities - Small class sizes with specialist TA support - Enhanced Occupational Sickness Scheme - Win up to £150 per month in our REACH awards - Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice - Salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers, technology and cycle to work - Regular therapeutic and supportive supervision - Cashback for various medical appointments & treatments such as dental, optical, physio and more with MediCash We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. Safeguarding Compass Community Schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services(previously the Criminal Records Bureau) and undergo due diligence checks on social media use. All school-based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work 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.
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