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Working closely with the class team, you will build a safe and trusting relationship with the pupil, helping them to regulate their emotions, engage with learning and develop confidence and independence. The role requires a nurturing, patient and flexible approach, with support tailored to each pupil’s individual needs and stage of development rather than simply their age.\nWe are a small, specialist SEND school, that was set up to provide purposeful learning for students between the ages of 6 and 16 years of age. We offer education in a therapeutic environment for young people who have previously struggled in mainstream provision. CCS Pembroke Park is based in a tranquil, rural location south of the City of Colchester, Essex. We are accommodated in a purpose-built site, which includes sensory and therapy spaces, as well as facilities for a range of subjects. 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They need to be resilient, persistent and solution focussed 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!\nOur Teaching Assistants may be\nsupporting teachers in the classroom\nworking with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students\nmanaging classroom resources\ntaking children on trips and visits\nhaving their lunch with children who struggle socially\nmanaging heightened behaviours and keeping children safe\nplaying board games\nconducting science experiments\nmaking amazing displays\ncelebrating success\npart of therapy sessions or reflecting on difficult periods\nWe 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.\nBenefits and Rewards\nCompetitive salary\nExtensive training and professional qualification opportunities \nSmall class sizes with specialist TA support\nThe chance to be part of an expanding, national organisation that recognises skill, effort and potential and grows its own leadership teams\nEnhanced occupational sickness scheme\nFlexible pension\nRegular therapeutic and supportive supervision\nEmployee benefit service with access to wellbeing services, salary sacrifice schemes, high street vouchers, money off eating-out and takeaways\nWe regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates.\nSafeguarding\nCompass 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. 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