1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant / Care Support – Dagenham

Create Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Create Education is seeking a caring, confident 1:1 Teaching Assistant/Support Worker to support a male Year 9 pupil with significant medical needs. This full-time role runs Monday to Friday, starting 1st September, with day rates between £95–£120 depending on experience.

You will help the pupil access learning safely and build trust within the school environment. You will work closely with teaching staff to follow care procedures, support transitions and promote positive participation in

Qualifications

• Has previous care, medical-support, SEN or Teaching Assistant experience
• Is patient, compassionate, observant and reliable
• Can remain calm and responsive in situations where a pupil may need additional support
• Understands the importance of professional boundaries, safeguarding and confidentiality
• Can build positive relationships with young people
• Is available full-time from 1st September

Responsibilities

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 9 pupil, five days a week
• Supporting the pupil during lessons, transitions, breaktimes and around the school site
• Maintaining a safe space around the pupil and reducing the risk of accidental contact due to his medical needs
• Being alert, calm and proactive in ensuring his safety and wellbeing throughout the day
• Building a warm mentoring relationship someone he can trust, talk to and have a laugh with
• Working closely with teaching staff and following the school’s guidance and care procedures
• Encouraging confidence, engagement and positive participation in learning

Skills

Experience in care / medical support

Patience & empathy

Professional boundaries

Safeguarding awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Full-time | Monday to Friday | Start: 1st September

£95–£120 per day, depending on experience and PAYE or umbrella preference

We are looking for a caring, confident and highly attentive 1:1 Teaching Assistant/Support Worker to support a male Year 9 pupil with significant medical needs relating to a skin condition.

This is a rewarding, long-term opportunity for someone who can provide consistent support throughout the school day, helping the pupil to access learning safely, feel comfortable and build a positive, trusting relationship.

The role will involve:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a Year 9 pupil, five days a week
• Supporting the pupil during lessons, transitions, breaktimes and around the school site
• Maintaining a safe space around the pupil and reducing the risk of accidental contact due to his medical needs
• Being alert, calm and proactive in ensuring his safety and wellbeing throughout the day
• Building a warm mentoring relationship someone he can trust, talk to and have a laugh with
• Working closely with teaching staff and following the school’s guidance and care procedures
• Encouraging confidence, engagement and positive participation in learning

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous care, medical-support, SEN or Teaching Assistant experience
• Is patient, compassionate, observant and reliable
• Can remain calm and responsive in situations where a pupil may need additional support
• Understands the importance of professional boundaries, safeguarding and confidentiality
• Can build positive relationships with young people
• Is available full-time from 1st September

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service would be required and all appointments are subject to successful safeguarding, compliance and DBS checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications