Teaching Assistant (Medical Needs)

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

Temp to Perm Vacancy

Formby based Primary School

Full-time

January 2027 start or earlier if you are available ASAP

Do you have a background in nursing, healthcare, or supporting children with medical needs? Do you want to work in a school where your expertise can have a lasting impact on a child's educational journey?

Teaching Personnel is proud to be recruiting on behalf of aPrimary School in Formby, Liverpool, for a Teaching Assistant with Medical Needs experience to join their supportive team on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is a unique opportunity for a caring professional to bridge the gap between education and healthcare, ensuring a pupil with additional medical needs can access learning safely, confidently, and successfully.

About the School

The school is a welcoming and nurturing school community with a strong commitment to inclusion and pupil wellbeing. The school prides itself on creating a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, regardless of their individual needs or circumstances.

Staff work collaboratively to provide high-quality educational experiences and are passionate about ensuring all pupils feel safe, valued, and supported throughout their school journey.

Key Responsibilities

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

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with medical needs
• Background in nursing, healthcare, care work, or a related profession
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child wellbeing
• Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel)

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.