Job Description

Date posted: December 17, 2025

Pay: 95.00-110.00 per day

Support. Care. Empower.

KS1 Teaching Assistant - Physical Disability & Medical Needs

Location: Central London (EC1Y)
Hours: Term Time Only | Full-Time

Join Our Specialist Provision

We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a KS1 class supporting

eight pupils with complex physical disabilities and medical needs

. All pupils are wheelchair users and require

full adult support throughout the school day

, including personal care, positioning, and mobility assistance.

This is a highly rewarding role within a specialist setting, ideal for someone confident, physically capable, and committed to inclusive education and holistic care.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Highly skilled, collaborative staff team with strong safeguarding culture Excellent training and ongoing CPD in physical disability, medical care and manual handling A calm, well-structured environment with strong leadership and clear routines Purpose-built specialist facilities and adaptive equipment Central London location with excellent transport links Opportunity to make a meaningful, daily impact on pupils' independence and wellbeing

The Role

Support pupils with

complex physical disabilities and medical needs

throughout the school day Assist with

manual handling, positioning, transfers

, and use of specialist equipment Support pupils on and off the floor and in different learning and sensory environments Provide personal care and support with daily routines and activities Work closely with teachers, therapists and medical staff to follow care plans Ensure pupils are safe, comfortable, and fully included in classroom activities

What We're Looking For

Experience working with

physical disability (PD) and complex needs

Manual handling experience

and confidence with physical support Physically fit, agile, and resilient - this is an active, hands-on role Strong understanding of safeguarding and medical awareness Calm, patient, and emotionally robust approach A genuine commitment to inclusive education and child-centred care
If you have the experience, confidence, and compassion to support pupils with complex physical and medical needs, we would love to hear from you.

Please send over your CV to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 95.00-110.00 per day

Benefits:

Canteen Casual dress Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay Transport links
Application question(s):

Please give a brief overview of any experience you may have either working, volunteering or personal with special education needs or disabilities, thank you.
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Working or volunteering with children: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

DBS (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person