Medical Needs Teaching Assistant – Support & Inclusion

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sefton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting on behalf of a Formby-based Primary School in Formby, Liverpool, for a Teaching Assistant with Medical Needs experience to join their supportive team on a temp-to-perm basis. January 2027 start or earlier if available ASAP.

The role bridges education and healthcare to enable a pupil with additional medical needs to access learning safely and confidently. The school values inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with medical needs or healthcare background is essential.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child wellbeing focus.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to a pupil with medical needs throughout the school day.
• Monitor health, wellbeing and safety per care plans.
• Liaise with school staff, parents and healthcare professionals as required.
• Promote independence, confidence and engagement in learning.
• Support participation in classroom activities and wider school life.
• Maintain records and follow safeguarding and health protocols.
• Respond calmly to medical situations when required.

Skills

Medical needs support

Safeguarding awareness

Staff liaison

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is recruiting on behalf of a Formby-based Primary School in Formby, Liverpool, for a Teaching Assistant with Medical Needs experience to join their supportive team on a temp-to-perm basis. January 2027 start or earlier if available ASAP.

The role bridges education and healthcare to enable a pupil with additional medical needs to access learning safely and confidently. The school values inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and collaborative teamwork.