Medical Needs Teaching Assistant – Newham

Medical Needs Teaching Assistant – Newham Location: Newham Contract: Temporary Pay: £105–£135 per day PAYE The opportunity Senovo is recruiting a Medical Needs Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN education setting in Newham. The successful candidate will join a committed team focused on helping children and young people access learning, develop confidence and make meaningful progress.

Key responsibilities

Support pupils safely in line with agreed healthcare, care and risk-management plans. Help pupils access learning, routines and school life with dignity and consistency. Complete agreed personal-care or medical-support tasks only when trained and authorised. Keep accurate records and communicate effectively with education and health colleagues.

Maintain high standards of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

What we are looking for

Relevant experience supporting children or young people with medical or physical needs. A calm, reliable approach and willingness to complete role-specific training. Strong teamwork, communication and safeguarding awareness. Useful experience includes care plans, Medical needs support, personal care, safeguarding, SEN classroom support.

QTS is not required for this support role. What Senovo offers PAYE pay with clear assignment information. Specialist support from an experienced SEN recruitment team. Clear communication throughout registration and placement. Opportunities matched to your experience, availability and travel area. Apply Apply with an up-to-date CV.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and complete Senovo’s safeguarding and compliance process, including suitable references and an enhanced child-workforce DBS check. Senovo Resourcing Ltd is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting, references, right-to-work and enhanced DBS checks.