TA with Medical Responsibilities - (Wisbech)

The Smart List; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 14,850 - 18,150; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Wisbech is seeking a Teaching Assistant with medical responsibilities. The role involves providing 1:1 medical care, administering medication, and supporting pupils with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, reliable, and able to liaise with families and professionals. This position requires commitment to the well-being of young people, and candidates should expect to fulfill varying duties to support vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individual with skills in providing medical care.
• Ability to administer medication and First Aid.
• Experience working with pupils who have special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 medical care and First Aid for pupils.
• Administer medication and support personal needs.
• Liaise with families and external professionals as needed.

Job description

TA with Medical Responsibilities - (Wisbech)

T/A (with medical responsibilities)

Term time + 5 days (39 weeks), 37 hours per week.

Grade 2 point 4 (£16,500.00 FTE)

Subject to BWT job evaluation

Are you committed to ensuring the very best educational experience for young people? Do you share our vision of happy, successful and confident learners reaching their full potential?

We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 medical care, First Aid and learning support for pupils with special educational needs, disabilities, physical and/or medical needs.

The post holder is required to work with pupils to administer medication and First Aid in accordance with procedures and/or medical plans; attend to personal needs including toileting, hygiene, mobility, dressing and eating and support pupils with their learning. The post holder will also need to liaise with families, external agencies and professionals, as required, to fulfil these duties.

This is a varied and demanding post which will give the right candidate an opportunity to be part of a committed and dedicated team supporting vulnerable young people to Engage, Inspire and Achieve.

Closing date: 12th October 2018 at noon

Interview: 18th October 2018

For all enquiries please contact our HR department on 01945 468 411 or click the "apply" button below to visit our website.

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts working with children and young people will be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.