Specialist Female Teaching Assistant (Clinical / Nursing Background)

Location: Tower Hamlets

School Type: Secondary School & Sixth Form (Co-educational)

Due to the specific intimate care and personal health support requirements of female students, this post is open to female applicants only (exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1).

An inclusive, forward-thinking, and supportive secondary school in the heart of Tower Hamlets is seeking a compassionate, medically skilled Female Teaching Assistant with a Nursing or Healthcare background to join their dedicated Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) and Medical Support team. This unique role bridges the gap between healthcare and education, providing essential clinical care, medical supervision, and classroom support to enable female students with complex medical or physical needs to thrive academically and socially.

About the Role

As a Specialist Female Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital dual role within the school community. You will provide tailored 1-1 and small-group medical and personal care for female students requiring clinical support throughout the school day, while also serving as an active learning support assistant inside the classroom. Your background will bring reassurance, clinical expertise, and emergency response confidence to the pastoral and inclusion teams.

• Start Date: Immediate or upcoming term

• Environment: A welcoming, well-resourced community secondary school dedicated to accessibility, dignity, and pupil wellbeing

• Culture: A collaborative, empathetic, and organized workplace backed by an experienced SENCo, school nursing partners, and supportive leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1-1 and small-group clinical, personal, and intimate care support for female students with complex medical conditions or physical disabilities.

• Administer prescribed medications, manage care plans, and monitor medical equipment (e.g., gastrostomy/PEG feeding, mobility aids, glucose monitoring, or personal hygiene protocols) in full compliance with healthcare guidelines.

• Assist students in the classroom, adapting learning materials under teacher guidance to ensure full access to the secondary curriculum.

• Liaise closely with parents, guardians, local healthcare professionals, and the SENCo to ensure Individual Healthcare Plans (IHPs) are rigorously followed and updated.

• Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential medical and intervention records in line with safeguarding and GDPR standards.

• Support student independence, dignity, and emotional wellbeing, helping them build confidence and positive relationships with peers.

Requirements

• A proven background in Nursing or Healthcare (e.g., Registered Nurse, Paediatric Nurse, Clinical Healthcare Assistant, Nursing Associate, or qualified Healthcare Practitioner).

• Genuine passion for working with children or young adults with special educational needs, physical disabilities, or long-term medical conditions.

• Solid understanding of clinical hygiene protocols, medication administration, emergency response, and intimate care standards.

• Warm, empathetic, and professional communication skills, with the ability to build trust with students, families, and multi-disciplinary teams.

• Strong organizational skills and high emotional intelligence when navigating sensitive health and developmental needs.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Inner London support staff pay scale (commensurate with healthcare qualifications and clinical experience).

• Specialized SEND and educational professional development, regular clinical supervision, and a highly supportive staff community.

How to Apply

If you are a medically trained professional ready to use your clinical expertise to empower young women in an inclusive Tower Hamlets school, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.