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An extraordinary opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join a specialised Hospital School team in Cambridge. In this role, you will work with children and young people who are currently inpatients, ensuring that their education continues despite their health challenges. You will be a bridge between the clinical environment and the classroom, providing the stability and academic encouragement these students need to stay on track.
Job Responsibility:
Bespoke Educational Support: Provide high-quality 1:1 and small group support to students across Key Stages 1-4, often delivering work set by their home schools
Bedside Learning: Adapt your teaching style to support pupils who may be restricted to their wards or bedsides, ensuring lessons are engaging yet mindful of their energy levels
Holistic Wellbeing: Work closely with medical staff and families to ensure the student's educational goals align with their current treatment and recovery plan
Resource Innovation: Utilise technology and creative resources to make learning accessible for students with varying physical or cognitive limitations
Transition Assistance: Help students prepare for their eventual return to mainstream or specialist schooling by maintaining their academic confidence and skills
Detailed Observation: Keep meticulous records of student engagement and progress to share with the teaching team, medical professionals, and the student's primary school
Requirements:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (or equivalent) is essential
Proven experience working with children with SEN, SEMH, or complex medical needs
Exceptional empathy and the ability to maintain positive, professional boundaries in a sensitive hospital environment
Strong literacy and numeracy skills to support a broad range of subjects at different levels
Flexibility and resilience-the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing daily schedule based on student health
An enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
Nice to have:
ability to track progression in attainment
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
What we offer:
Competitive Daily Pay: £90 - £95 per day, reflecting your Level 3 expertise
Unique Working Environment: The chance to work in a highly specialised setting alongside a multidisciplinary medical and educational team
Professional Development: Access to Randstad's premium training, including specific modules on safeguarding in medical settings and supporting chronic illness in education
Consistency: A stable, full-time placement in a world-class city for healthcare and education
Referral Bonus: Earn £300 when you refer a fellow educator to Randstad