Teaching Assistant - to support children with behavioural issues.

Compass Eko Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust formed on 1 April 2026 through the merger of The Compass Partnership of Schools (established 2017) and Eko Trust (established 2016).

The Trust comprises 28 schools across the Royal Borough of Greenwich, East London, Essex, Suffolk and Brighton, including primary, special and SEMH provision. We are a family of good and outstanding schools committed to strong outcomes for all children through high-quality teaching and a knowledge-rich curriculum.

Our schools operate within a clear educational framework, combining shared approaches to teaching and learning with each school’s local identity. To improve outcomes for children schools collaborate, share expertise and build on their strengths so that practice across the Trust benefits all pupils.

We are committed to inclusion in its fullest sense, ensuring every child, regardless of background or need, can succeed. Our shared vision supports children to become curious, enthusiastic, resilient and confident learners. As a civic trust, we play an active role in our communities, building strong partnerships while maintaining the distinct ethos of each school

Overall Job purpose

Working under guidance, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Support for the Pupils

• Provide pastoral support to pupils
• Receive and supervise pupils excluded from, or otherwise not working to, a normal timetable
• Attend to pupils' personal needs and provide advice to assist their social, health and hygiene development
• Participate in comprehensive assessment of pupils to determine those in need of particular help
• Assist the teacher with the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour / Support / Mentoring plans
• Support provision for pupils with special needs
• Establish productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model
• Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with pupils and provide support for distressed pupils

What You Bring

We are seeking a candidate who balances professional skill with genuine heart. The ideal applicant will have:

• Experience: Proven experience working with children of a relevant age, specifically those with significant needs and social/communication difficulties.
• Qualifications: Completion Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant
• Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of the national curriculum, child development, and basic learning strategies (e.g., literacy and numeracy).
• Adaptability: The ability to work constructively within a team while self-evaluating your own learning needs.
• Essential Skills: Good numeracy/literacy skills and the ability to use ICT and other classroom technology effectively to support learning.

Our school can offer

Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team

Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands

Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cylce to Work

Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors

Access to private GP services, counselling, financial wellbeing advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services

Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working