Job Category: Specialist 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Job Location: London Borough of Lambeth

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in a specialist school?

Ortus Recruitment is working in partnership with a specialist school to recruit a dedicated and compassionate 1:1 Teaching Assistant to join their team for the academic year.

This is a specific and highly rewarding role supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 basis. As part of the role, you will also be responsible for changing a pupil’s colostomy bag when required.

You do not need previous experience changing a colostomy bag, as full training and guidance will be provided by the school. The requirement is simply that you are comfortable undertaking this responsibility once trained and are committed to supporting the pupil when their care needs arise.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a school or educational setting, ideally supporting pupils with SEND, additional needs or complex needs.

The Role

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will:

Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil throughout the school day.
Support the pupil with their learning, engagement and development.
Work alongside teachers and the wider support team to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Support other pupils within the specialist setting when required.
Build a positive, trusting and professional relationship with pupils.
Provide appropriate personal care support, including changing a colostomy bag when required.
Follow the school’s training, safeguarding and care procedures.
Communicate effectively with teachers, support staff and other professionals.
Help promote pupils’ independence, confidence and wellbeing.
Maintain a calm, patient and consistent approach throughout the school day.

About You

Our partnered school is looking for someone who is:

Experienced working in a school or educational setting.
Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
Patient, compassionate and emotionally resilient.
Comfortable working in a specialist school environment.
Reliable and committed to providing consistent support.
Confident working on a 1:1 basis while also contributing to the wider classroom.
Comfortable undertaking personal care responsibilities following appropriate training.
Willing to learn and follow specific medical and care procedures.
Professional, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Committed to the full academic-year placement and interested in developing a long-term relationship with the school.

Colostomy Care – Training Provided

We appreciate that changing a colostomy bag may be new to some candidates. Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

The school will provide appropriate training and guidance, and you will be expected to undertake this responsibility only when the colostomy bag requires changing.

What is important is that you are comfortable with this aspect of the role, willing to complete the necessary training and able to approach the responsibility with professionalism, dignity and sensitivity.

Why Join This School?

This is an excellent opportunity to become an important part of a specialist school’s support team and make a genuine difference to pupils who require additional support.

The school is looking for someone who wants to commit to the role, build strong relationships with the pupils and become a trusted member of the team.

For the right candidate, there is also the potential for the position to transition into a permanent role with the school, based on your performance, commitment and suitability throughout the academic year.

Why Work with Ortus Recruitment?

At Ortus Recruitment, we pride ourselves on connecting talented education professionals with schools where they can genuinely make a difference.

You will receive ongoing support from your dedicated Ortus Recruitment consultant throughout your placement, with the opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist educational environment.

Interested?

If you have school-based experience, are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and are comfortable undertaking colostomy care following training, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your full CV to be considered for this rewarding long-term opportunity.

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