Teaching Assistant - Medical Needs support. Job in Liverpool Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a secondary school in Kirkby to provide 1:1 support for a Year 8 pupil with medical needs. The ideal candidate will show empathy and professionalism, helping with both classroom support and personal care. This temporary, full-time role offers excellent pay and access to CPD resources. Immediate start available.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Free access to CPD courses

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Recommend a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or care setting preferred.
• Willingness to obtain a Child Workforce Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with medical needs.
• Assist with personal care during the school day.

Skills

Experience with children or young people

Confidence supporting medical care needs

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

We are looking for someone who:

• 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

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

• 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 on (phone number removed) or (url removed)