Education Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 25 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £110 to £125 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 October 2025 |
| Location: | IG6 3TN, Hainault |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 189433 |
Summary
Specialist Teaching Assistant
£110-£120 per day
Start ASAP
Long-Term Supply | East London
Have you worked in healthcare?
Would you like to bring that experience into the classroom?
Can you confidently support pupils with complex medical needs - or are you ready to train and step into that role?
A well-regarded secondary academy in East London is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately on a long-term supply basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply your healthcare knowledge in an educational setting, supporting a pupil with significant medical needs.
The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong safeguarding culture, and commitment to pupil wellbeing. Staff are collaborative, well-supported, and play a key role in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
About the Role:
You'll be working closely with a pupil who requires specialist medical support throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing stoma care and administering medication
- Responding appropriately to medical situations involving central lines or mic-key buttons
- Promoting dignity, safety, and independence in a classroom setting
Training will be provided for candidates who demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and confidence in managing medical responsibilities.
Essential Requirements:
- DBS registered on the Update Service
- Educated to at least GCSE level (Grade C or above in Maths and English)
- Prior experience supporting pupils with complex needs, including SLD and PMLD
How to Apply:
If you're ready to bring your healthcare expertise into a rewarding educational setting, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a short summary of your relevant experience to [insert email address]. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as trial days and interviews may be scheduled at short notice.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.
£110-£120 per day
Start ASAP
Long-Term Supply | East London
Have you worked in healthcare?
Would you like to bring that experience into the classroom?
Can you confidently support pupils with complex medical needs - or are you ready to train and step into that role?
A well-regarded secondary academy in East London is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their team immediately on a long-term supply basis. This is a unique opportunity to apply your healthcare knowledge in an educational setting, supporting a pupil with significant medical needs.
The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong safeguarding culture, and commitment to pupil wellbeing. Staff are collaborative, well-supported, and play a key role in maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
About the Role:
You'll be working closely with a pupil who requires specialist medical support throughout the school day. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing stoma care and administering medication
- Responding appropriately to medical situations involving central lines or mic-key buttons
- Promoting dignity, safety, and independence in a classroom setting
Training will be provided for candidates who demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and confidence in managing medical responsibilities.
Essential Requirements:
- DBS registered on the Update Service
- Educated to at least GCSE level (Grade C or above in Maths and English)
- Prior experience supporting pupils with complex needs, including SLD and PMLD
How to Apply:
If you're ready to bring your healthcare expertise into a rewarding educational setting, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV along with a short summary of your relevant experience to [insert email address]. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as trial days and interviews may be scheduled at short notice.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.