Teaching and Care Assistant TA3, 1:1
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2XD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | d17c197c-0a02-4ad8-b4f7-d43c6203e88e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Please see the job description for details
What the school offers its staff
Our college can offer you a welcoming and inclusive environment with a culture of openness and transparency. We place great emphasis on the wellbeing of our staff and offer a number of benefits to support this. You will also benefit from support, mentoring and development tailored to you. Staff flourish at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College and we offer ongoing career advancement for staff at all levels.
Further details about the role
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Grade 3 Teaching Assistant to work with another member of staff in supporting a Year 7 student with complex medical needs. The role involves providing nursing and personal care alongside supporting the student in all curriculum areas and ensuring safe mobility around the school site. The successful candidate will undergo training if needed in a variety of clinical areas such as gastrostomy feeding, and skin care using a competency based framework. You will receive continued support in the role. This is a fixed-term post which may end July 2030.
You will need to have appropriate levels of literacy, numeracy and communication skills necessary to carry out the role. Experience of working with children who have complex health problems would be beneficial but not essential. A driving licence is desirable as travel to the student’s home may be required.
Commitment to safeguarding
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to past employment references, social media/online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please see the job description for details
What the school offers its staff
Our college can offer you a welcoming and inclusive environment with a culture of openness and transparency. We place great emphasis on the wellbeing of our staff and offer a number of benefits to support this. You will also benefit from support, mentoring and development tailored to you. Staff flourish at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College and we offer ongoing career advancement for staff at all levels.
Further details about the role
An opportunity has arisen to recruit a Grade 3 Teaching Assistant to work with another member of staff in supporting a Year 7 student with complex medical needs. The role involves providing nursing and personal care alongside supporting the student in all curriculum areas and ensuring safe mobility around the school site. The successful candidate will undergo training if needed in a variety of clinical areas such as gastrostomy feeding, and skin care using a competency based framework. You will receive continued support in the role. This is a fixed-term post which may end July 2030.
You will need to have appropriate levels of literacy, numeracy and communication skills necessary to carry out the role. Experience of working with children who have complex health problems would be beneficial but not essential. A driving licence is desirable as travel to the student’s home may be required.
Commitment to safeguarding
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to past employment references, social media/online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.