Primary Teaching Assistant - Healthcare Background

Primary Teaching Assistant - Medical Background Contract: Full Time, Long Term - whole academic year (with scope to be extended)Pay: £95 - £110 per day, weekly pay, term time onlyStart Date: September 2025Location: Haringey

About the Role - Primary Teaching Assistant (Medical Background)

Are you from a medical or healthcare background and looking for a new challenge in education? Are you passionate about working with children and keen to support their learning, development and well-being in a school setting?

We are looking for a caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming and forward-thinking primary academy in Haringey from September 2025. This full-time role offers a fantastic opportunity to apply your medical knowledge and interpersonal skills in a nurturing, educational environment.

This is an ideal position for someone from a nursing, healthcare, therapy or clinical background who is seeking a rewarding career change into education, and wants to make a difference in the day-to-day lives of children.

About Our School

Our school is built on the belief that children thrive when they are happy, safe, and respected. We treat every child as an individual and offer support tailored to their unique needs and abilities.

• Outstanding all-through school with strong pastoral support
• Located in Haringey - just 5 minutes from the nearest train station
• State-of-the-art facilities including a theatre, sports centre, and specialist classrooms
• A supportive and visionary Executive Head Teacher and senior leadership team
• Committed to staff development, including excellent CPD opportunities
• Strong community reputation, built on care, character and academic success

The Role - Primary Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with class teachers to provide support across a range of subjects and daily activities. Your medical background will bring added value, particularly in supporting pupils’ well-being, recognising health needs, and contributing to a safe and nurturing environment.Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom, helping them to engage with lessons and reach their full potential
• Providing one-to-one or small group support where needed
• Assisting the teacher in creating a positive, inclusive learning environment
• Drawing on your healthcare experience to help promote pupils’ emotional and physical well-being
• Assisting with first aid or health-related situations in line with school policy
• Building strong relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Helping children develop key learning and life skills, especially in the transition years

Person Specification - Primary Teaching Assistant

We welcome applications from individuals with:

• Experience working with children or young people (in education, care or healthcare settings)
• A background in medical, healthcare or clinical roles (e.g. nursing, support work, therapy, first aid roles)
• A calm, patient and caring personality
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A proactive and flexible attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development and learning

What We Offer

• A warm and inclusive school culture where staff are truly valued
• A chance to apply your medical knowledge in a different, impactful way
• Excellent support and mentoring from experienced educators
• Opportunities for career progression, including routes into teacher training
• Purpose-built learning environments and specialist facilities
• A close-knit, professional and friendly team

If you’re enthusiastic about supporting children’s wellbeing and want to join a school that is committed to helping every child thrive, apply today, we are shortlisting for this Primary Teaching Assistant position now!

Primary Teaching Assistant

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered for this Primary Teaching Assistant position. We will be contacting those shortlisted for the Primary Teaching Assistant role within 48 hours of an application.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed to this Primary Teaching Assistant role. The successful candidate of this Primary Teaching Assistant position will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This Primary Teaching Assistant post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Primary Teaching Assistant - Medical Background