Personal Care Teaching Assistant

ACADEMICS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ACADEMICS is seeking a committed Personal Care Teaching Assistant in Newham to support children with additional needs in a welcoming special school. You will work as part of a learning support team, providing high-quality personal care and helping pupils stay engaged with tailored learning activities.

Based in Newham, the role offers ongoing training and professional development within a supportive school environment to develop your skills in specialist education.

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable, and dedicated to supporting children with a range of complex needs.
• Previous experience in care, support work, or education is beneficial but not essential, as ongoing education and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care to pupils and support their learning as part of a learning support team.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
• Assist pupils with personal care routines and encourage independence.
• Support communication and social development, working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored learning opportunities.
• Contribute to planning and delivering learning activities aligned with individual education plans.
• Engage in ongoing education and training to develop professionally in specialist education.

Skills

Patience

Reliability

Dedication

Job description

Overview

Personal Care Teaching Assistant role in Newham at a welcoming special school. The school is seeking a committed Personal Care Teaching Assistant to work as a Learning Support Assistant supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care to pupils and support their learning as part of a learning support team.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
• Assist pupils with personal care routines and encourage independence.
• Support communication and social development, working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored learning opportunities.
• Contribute to planning and delivering learning activities aligned with individual education plans.
• Engage in ongoing education and training to develop professionally in specialist education.

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable, and dedicated to supporting children with a range of complex needs.
• Previous experience in care, support work, or education is beneficial but not essential, as ongoing education and training will be provided.

Location and Development

Based in Newham, with opportunities for continuous education and professional development within a supportive special school environment.