Job Description:

Intimate Care Teaching Assistant

Location: East London
Hours: 8:30-3:30
Contract: Temporary with a view to a permanent contract
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, reliable and compassionate Intimate Care Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our supportive team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality support to pupils who require assistance with their personal and intimate care needs, while promoting their dignity, independence, wellbeing and inclusion at all times.

This is a rewarding role for someone who is patient, respectful and committed to making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sensitive and respectful intimate/personal care to pupils in line with individual care plans and school policies.
• Support pupils with toileting, changing, hygiene and other personal care needs.
• Assist pupils with mobility and transfers where required, following appropriate manual handling procedures.
• Promote pupils' independence and encourage them to participate in their own care wherever possible.
• Support pupils within the classroom and wider school environment as required.
• Maintain a high standard of safeguarding, confidentiality, dignity and professional conduct.
• Work closely with teachers, support staff, families and relevant professionals to meet individual pupil needs.
• Follow all health, safety, safeguarding and personal care procedures.

Essential Requirements

• A current Manual Handling Certificate is essential.
• Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly within an educational, care or SEND setting, is desirable.
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach.
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries and respect confidentiality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The ability to follow individual care plans and instructions carefully.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' lives.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A rewarding role within a positive educational environment.

If you are compassionate, dependable and have a current Manual Handling Certificate, we would love to hear from you.