Job Introduction
Compass Special Schools
Rowan Wood
Position: Senior Teaching Assistant Position
Apply By: 2nd November 2025
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade: 2 SCP 3
Primary Location: Rowan Wood School
About this Role
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Hours: Monday 8:30am – 4:30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm and Friday 8:30am – 3:30pm
Weeks Per Year: 39 weeks per year, term time plus inset days
Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12
Rowan Wood School is a new all through special free school, opening in several phases, for children and young people aged 4-19 who have been diagnosed with autism and severe language and learning delays, working significantly below age-related expectations.
Our vision is for Rowan Wood to be an ambitious, forward thinking, and fully inclusive community which makes learning accessible for all through the following seven principles for children and young people:
• Active learners with aspirational targets and high expectations.
• A high-quality curriculum minimising educational disadvantage.
• Valued and valuable members of society.
• Breaking down barriers.
• Family-focused.
• Removing barriers to learning in safe, supportive environments.
Rowan Wood will become part of The Compass Partnership of Schools, an innovative Multi-Academy Trust comprising a mix of fifteen mainstream and special primary and secondary schools, enabling us to forge meaningful mainstream links that benefit all.
We would like to appoint a Senior Teaching Assistant to work effectively as the lead member of a team of support staff under the direction of a class teacher, assistingand supporting the class teacher in all aspects of the education, therapy and care of children with identified learning difficulties (severe/complex autism). We provide a safe and healthy environment for our children. You will also be involved in providing intimate care, managing challenging behaviour and actively participating in physical activities such as swimming and PE. Please refer to the job description.
Induction programmes and training will be provided for the successful candidate. If you would like to arrange a visit to the Trust or have any further questions, please email smurphy@compassps.uk mentioning Rowan Wood School in the subject line.
Rowan Wood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending the school. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidates will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
Successful candidate's references will be requested before interview. Please note, if you are invited to interview, they will take place at Willow Dene School, Swingate Lane, Plumstead SE18 2JD. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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