Hospital School - Level 3 Teaching Assistant
£90 - £95 per day
Cambridge
Are you a highly skilled Level 3 TA looking for a unique role where your support provides a vital sense of normalcy and progress to students during medical recovery?
Do you have the sensitivity to work within a hospital environment and the academic strength to support pupils across various subjects when they cannot attend their regular school?
Are you looking for a Full-Time role in Cambridge that combines educational support with a deep commitment to student wellbeing and holistic care?
If you are a compassionate, Level 3 qualified professional ready to adapt your skills to a medical setting, we want to hear from you!
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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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).
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.
How To Apply :
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.