Teaching Assistant - Medical Needs Support

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for immediate start in Kirkby. This full-time role involves providing 1:1 support for a secondary school pupil with medical needs including catheter management. Applicants should have experience with children, show empathy, and be willing to acquire a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS check. Excellent pay and ongoing support available.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay - PAYE

Free access to CPD courses

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational or care setting.
• Is confident supporting pupils with medical or personal care needs.
• Shows empathy, professionalism, and patience at all times.
• Has (or is willing to obtain) a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a Year 8 pupil with medical needs.
• Assist with the management of a catheter.
• Offer consistent support in the classroom and during personal care.

Skills

Experience working with children or young people

Confidence in supporting medical personal care

Empathy

Professionalism

Patience

Job description

Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support - Medical Needs) - Immediate Start - Kirkby

A secondary school in the Kirkby area is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Year 8 pupil with medical needs, including the management of a catheter. This is a temporary, ongoing role to start as soon as possible.

The role requires a calm, caring, and discreet individual who can build trust and offer consistent support, both in the classroom and with the pupil's personal care needs during the school day.

Role Details

• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Kirkby, Merseyside
• Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing
• Hours: Full-time, term-time only
• Setting: Secondary School
• Pupil Needs: 1:1 support for a medical care plan involving catheter use

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational or care setting
• Is confident supporting pupils with medical or personal care needs
• Shows empathy, professionalism, and patience at all times
• Has (or is willing to obtain) a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay - PAYE (no Umbrella companies)
• Free access to 2,500 CPD courses and resources via The National College
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme

How to Apply

If you are thinking on embarking on a fulfilling career as a Teaching Assistant with medical needs in a Kirkby secondary school starting asap, we invite you to apply today! Submit your CV or contact Lizzie.