1:1 Teaching Assistant (Medical Needs Support)
Sinai Jewish Primary School
Contract Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026
Education Setting: Primary School
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Job Category: Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant
Location: London
Do you have the patience, compassion and resilience to help a child thrive in school?
Sinai Jewish Primary School is rated Outstanding in all areas (OFSTED November 2024).
This is a unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference to one child’s school experience. You will work on a dedicated 1:1 basis with a pupil who has medical needs, supporting them throughout the school day to access learning safely and successfully.
The role requires someone who is attentive, responsible and able to remain focused at all times. You will play a vital role in monitoring the pupil’s wellbeing, following agreed medical procedures and ensuring they can participate fully in school life with confidence and independence.
At Sinai, we are proud to be a school of opportunity, not just for our pupils but for our staff too. We invest in people, nurture talent and support career progression. Many of our team have grown into specialist, leadership or teacher-training pathways. We actively encourage ambition.
You will be joining a warm, supportive and value‑led community where teamwork, respect and high expectations go hand in hand.
What we offer:
- A nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is known, supported and championed
- Close working relationships with skilled and passionate teachers and external professionals
- Ongoing professional development and training, including medical needs support where required
- Excellent facilities and high-quality resources
- A vibrant Jewish school community rooted in respect, kindness and learning
- Inner London weighting
We are looking for someone who:
- Is calm, patient and compassionate, with the ability to build a trusting relationship with a child and their family
- Is highly vigilant, attentive and able to maintain focus throughout the school day
- Is confident following medical care plans and procedures, and understands the importance of accuracy and consistency
- Can respond calmly and appropriately in situations where a child’s medical needs require immediate attention
- Brings a positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting children to succeed
- Communicates clearly and works well as part of a collaborative team
- Is committed to supporting both the academic and personal development of pupils
You will be a trusted adult, a calm presence and a vigilant source of support, helping one child to access school safely, confidently and successfully every day.
Working at Sinai is rewarding, sometimes challenging and never boring. Most importantly, you’ll never do it alone.
Join us to be part of something genuinely special.
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
Sinai School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work here to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and other relevant checks.
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