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Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Compass Community School Essex

Essex

  • £18,550 - £19,500 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
6 July 2021

Job overview

Compass Community School is a part of a national, well-respected and child focussed residential and fostering organisation.


Our school is a key element of an emotionally-literate and therapeutic community which provides a nurturing and robust education for pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, as well as a range of other associated learning and attachment-based barriers to learning.


You will be part of a small, specialised and dedicated team which is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential; from Functional Skills to GCSE.


We offer:

· Competitive rates of pay

· Increased professional development and career opportunities including an extensive and specialised training package

· An excellent induction programme

· On-going mentoring and coaching sessions

· A very supportive and widely experienced team.


The right candidate will have:

· A GCSE or equivalent qualification in English and Mathematics

· Experience working with children with social, emotional and mental health needs

· Experience supporting children with wide range specific learning difficulties and other barriers to learning

· Experience of, and confidence with, dealing with a range of highly challenging behaviours

· Emotional resilience and be motivated by challenge.

· The desire to progress professionally within a nationally expanding child focused service.

· The desire to be engaged in all aspects of school life from the academic to the pastoral.

· Experience and willingness to lead one-to-one and small group learning activities and sessions both in and out of the classroom.

· Experience in assisting in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP/ILPs) for pupils and to help monitor their progress

· An enthusiastic, friendly and open attitude with a consistent and firm approach to classroom support

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Strong ICT skills

· A passion to make a real difference to the education and lives of young people.

· The ability to be reflective, dynamic and creative in their practice and a willing to work within the Compass Community values and ethos.


Qualifications such as NVQ L2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent are desirable but not essential.

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About Compass Community School Essex

+44 1903 857251

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Compass Community School Essex is an independent secondary school for boys and girls Y7-Y11 in North Essex. Building relationships with our pupils is key to the therapeutic approach we take here at CCSE. Small pupil numbers, coupled with a high staff ratio, help to create a nurturing environment in which our students can thrive. Our highly trained and experienced education team work closely with parents, carers, multi-agency professionals, key workers and programme psychologists to holistically support our young people with a wide range of challenging behaviours and experiences. Together, we are able to help our pupils reach the best possible outcomes.

We have a keen focus on the core subjects, in particular, teaching our students how to apply these skills in real life contexts. Our curriculum is developmentally sequential, building on prior learning, with high expectations of progress. We enjoy a large site with a bespoke outdoor classroom and make the most of outdoor learning opportunities to deliver our broad and balanced curriculum. It is especially supportive for those pupils who are struggling to engage or lack confidence in themselves as learners. This creative and practical approach to subjects often breaks down barriers to learning, encouraging pupils to fully engage in their education.

At CCSE we value the whole child, concentrating on building up self-esteem and resilience whilst inspiring a love of learning so that when the time comes for our pupils to leave, they are fully equipped to take the next steps in their lives and flourish.

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