Health Care Assistant - Education

senploy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment consultancy is seeking a compassionate Specialist Teaching Assistant for a long-term supply role in East London. The position involves providing tailored support to a pupil with significant medical needs and promoting health and independence in the classroom. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English and experience with complex needs. This rewarding role offers £110-£120 per day, starting immediately.

Qualifications

• DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, including SLD and PMLD.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support to a pupil with significant medical needs.
• Administer stoma care and medication.
• Respond to medical situations appropriately.

Skills

Compassionate support

Tailored support for medical needs

Health promotion

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Job description

Overview

Specialist Teaching Assistant — £110-£120 per day — Start ASAP — Long-Term Supply | East London

An inclusive and forward-thinking secondary academy in East London is seeking a compassionate and skilled Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term supply basis, starting immediately.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a setting that prioritises pupil wellbeing, dignity, and safety. The school is known for its strong safeguarding culture, collaborative staff community, and commitment to supporting learners with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Delivering tailored support to a pupil with significant medical needs, working closely with the wider team to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Delivering stoma care and administering medication.
• Responding appropriately to medical situations involving central lines or mic-key buttons.
• Promoting health, dignity, and independence within the classroom.

Requirements

• DBS registered on the Update Service.
• GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English.
• Proven experience supporting pupils with complex needs, including SLD and PMLD.

How to Apply

If you\'re ready to bring your expertise and empathy to a role that truly matters, please send your CV. Early applications are encouraged, as interviews and trial days may be arranged at short notice.

About Peak Education Recruitment Ltd

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.