Teaching Assistant

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.