Training Date: Monday, 17th June 2025 (Attendance mandatory)
Location: Primary School in Leytonstone
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only
A Primary School are seeking a compassionate, confident, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child entering Year 6 in September who has Type 1 Diabetes.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has direct experience supporting children with Type 1 Diabetes in a school or care setting
- Is confident in monitoring and managing blood sugar levels and responding to the child’s medical needs
- Can build a trusting and sensitive relationship with a child who is emotionally aware and may need extra reassurance and understanding
- Has a nurturing approach and a calm, professional manner
- Is available for a trial day next week and able to attend essential training on 17th June 2025
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a child’s life while working as part of a supportive and inclusive team.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience with SEN and diabetes care.
We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.