Teaching Assistant - Sandwell, United Kingdom - Compass Community School Victoria Park

Compass Community School Victoria Park
Compass Community School Victoria Park
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Sandwell, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Please note, this vacancy is a 3 month rolling contract.

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
  • Ongoing mentoring and coaching sessions
  • A very supportive and widely experienced team.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes
  • 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 onetoone 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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