SEN Teaching Assistant with Medical Responsibilities

Beechwood Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £17,581.00 Annually (Actual) Required as soon as possible Pay scale: Scale Point L3 Salary: £17,581 per annum plus Honorarium payment of £2,215.36 28 hours per week – Term time only plus 5 days (39 weeks per year)

SEN Teaching Assistant with Medical Responsibilities job summary

Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Luton which is a welcoming community with pupils who have positive attitudes towards their learning and staff who are part of a well-trained and motivated team.

We are looking for a confident Teaching Assistant who wants to make a difference to some children with complex medical needs. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate individual to join our team and support pupils both in their learning and in their day‑to‑day medical care.

This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will work closely with teachers, the SENCO and health professionals to ensure pupils are safe, supported and able to thrive in school.

As a Teaching Assistant with medical responsibilities, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across the classroom, working with individuals and small groups.
• Assist pupils with complex medical needs, including:
• Catheter care
• Administering medication safely and accurately, tube feeding etc.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to medical situations and emergencies.
• Follow individual healthcare plans and work closely with parents, carers and health professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of medical interventions.
• Support pupils during school trips, swimming and other activities, ensuring their medical needs are safely managed.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Full training for all medical procedures will be provided.

If you are caring, reliable and ready to take on a role that blends classroom support with vital medical care, we would love to hear from you

Closing date is 2nd November 2026

Interviews to be held week beginning 9th November 2026

Beechwood Primary School

Linden Road

Luton, LU4 9RD

Tel No. 01582 518400 Fax No. 01582 565010

Email: c.finneran@beechwoodprimary.org.uk

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beechwood Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 873 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Beechwood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechwood-primary-school-luton

Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Leagrave, Luton with “a calm, open and respectful atmosphere” where “the behaviour of pupils is good” (Ofsted 2017).

We have enthusiastic pupils, supportive parents and governors and a committed hard-working staff. If you are looking to work in a school where you are supported and encouraged and where you will receive excellent induction and on-going training, then Beechwood is the school for you.

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