Medical Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent SEN school in Bournemouth is seeking compassionate Medical Teaching Assistants to support students with complex medical and learning needs. The role involves working alongside educators and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care tailored to each pupil's individual requirements. Interested candidates passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Access to free accredited CPD

Support from an experienced Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, SEN, or social care with children or young people with complex needs.
• Confidence in supporting medical interventions including gastrostomy and tracheostomy care.

Responsibilities

• Support the educational and health-related needs of pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and medical professionals for tailored care.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Emotional resilience

Teamwork

Job description

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Prospero Teaching is proud to be working with an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated SEN School located Bournemouth, Dorset dedicated to providing outstanding education and care to pupils with complex needs.

Our client, a highly respected Special Educational Needs school, is currently seeking compassionate and skilled Medical Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team. The school supports children and young people aged 2-19 years with a range of complex medical, physical, and learning needs, including severe and profound learning difficulties, medical fragility, sensory impairments, and life-limiting conditions.

As a Medical Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both the educational and health-related needs of pupils. You will work closely with class teachers, medical professionals, and therapists to ensure each pupil receives high-quality care and learning experiences tailored to their individual requirements.
This role is ideally suited for individuals with experience in health, social care, or education settings, particularly those who have supported children or young adults with complex medical conditions and additional learning needs.

• Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
• Position: Medical Teaching Assistant (SEN)
• Type of Work: Supporting pupils with complex health and learning needs
• Start Date: September 2025 (possibly sooner)
• Contract Type: Temporary/Permanent
• Full-time: 30 hours per week
• Minimum Rate of Pay: From £ per hour

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a healthcare, SEN, or social care setting, ideally with children or young people with complex medical needs.
• Confidence in supporting medical interventions (training will be provided if required), including gastrostomy feeding, tracheostomy care, and seizure management.
• High levels of empathy, patience, and emotional resilience.
• A strong team ethic and proactive approach to adapting care and learning strategies.
• Willingness to provide personal care and undertake health-related responsibilities.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced Child and Adult Workforce DBS on the update service or willingness to complete a new application.
• Two professional references related to care, health, or education roles.
• Access to free accredited CPD, including medical and SEN-specific training.
• Ongoing support and guidance from an experienced In-house Training and Development Team.
• Opportunity to earn GBP150 through our Refer a Friend scheme.

If you’re passionate about supporting children with complex needs and want to be part of a dedicated, professional team making a real difference, wed love to hear from you.

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this role.

Help us provide compassionate care and meaningful learning-apply today and begin your rewarding journey as a Medical Teaching Assistant.