We are looking for a caring, adaptable, and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team in a hospital school setting. You will support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and/or long-term medical conditions who are receiving treatment or recovering in hospital.
This is a unique and highly rewarding role where no two days are the same, and where your support can make a lasting difference in a young person’s life.
Key Responsibilities
- Support pupils in 1:1 and small group settings to access a personalised curriculum
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
- Build positive, trusting relationships with learners facing emotional and medical challenges
- Help manage behaviour with empathy, structure, and consistency
- Liaise with teachers, medical staff, families, and external agencies as needed
- Create a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment within the hospital setting
About You
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Empathetic and emotionally intelligent, with a calm and patient approach
- Experienced in supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or medical needs (in education, care, or health settings)
- A strong team player who can work collaboratively with professionals and families
- Flexible, resilient, and able to adapt to a constantly changing environment
Desirable but not essential:
- A relevant Level 2 or 3 TA qualification
- Training or experience in trauma-informed approaches, safeguarding, or medical awareness
About Us
The school is a specialist provision based in the Kent countryside, to provide continuity of education for children and young people during periods of illness or treatment. Many of the learners face complex medical and emotional challenges, and the school prides itself on delivering compassionate, inclusive, and high-quality education that meets their unique needs.
What We Offer
- A warm, supportive team committed to inclusion and child-centred practice
- CPD opportunities, including training in SEMH, trauma-informed approaches, and medical needs
- A meaningful role where your work has real impact every day
- Access to supervision and staff wellbeing initiatives