Part-Time Hospital Learning Support Assistant

Tor School; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Tor School in Yeovil is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the hospital classroom or bedside learning for pupils aged roughly 5–16, with emphasis on social, emotional, medical, and mental health needs. The role is a fixed term maternity cover, part-time 22 hours per week during term time.

You will work closely with the hospital teacher to deliver learning programmes, promote wellbeing, and assist in safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Broad experience in curriculum support and engaging with pupils with social, emotional, medical and mental health needs.
• Experience in school or alternative settings preferred.
• Ability to work with pupils aged Year 5–11 (Age 5–16) in hospital or bedside settings.

Responsibilities

• Work with the hospital teacher to assist the learning of pupils.
• Promote independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
• Support pupils individually or in groups to access curriculum and activities.
• Deliver tasks, clarify instructions and support learning.
• Support holistic learning and pupils' pastoral needs throughout the day.
• Mentor pupils and respond to safeguarding and wellbeing needs.
• Participate in meetings and maintain an organised learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Engagement with EMH needs

Independent learning support

Job description

Tor School in Yeovil is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support the hospital classroom or bedside learning for pupils aged roughly 5–16, with emphasis on social, emotional, medical, and mental health needs. The role is a fixed term maternity cover, part-time 22 hours per week during term time.

You will work closely with the hospital teacher to deliver learning programmes, promote wellbeing, and assist in safeguarding.