Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant -Hospital School Setting
Location: Beckenham and Southwark, London
Salary: £100 per day min
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Working Hours: 8:45am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, term-time only

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with complex mental health needs? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist hospital school that provides high-quality education for pupils aged 11-19 undergoing psychiatric treatment as inpatients or day patients.

Our school operates across two London sites in Beckenham and Southwark, with six departments directly connected to hospital services. All our students have significant mental health challenges requiring hospital admission, and their education is tailored to meet individual needs in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.

Teaching Assistant role:

• As a Teaching Assistant, you will be a key member of our multidisciplinary team, supporting students' learning and wellbeing during their treatment.
• You will work closely with teaching staff and healthcare professionals to create a nurturing, high-quality learning experience.

Teaching Assistant responsibilities:

• Supporting teachers in preparing classrooms and tidying at the end of sessions

• Creating engaging displays of student work and themed materials

• Providing in-class assistance to students with a wide range of needs

• Offering one-to-one interventions (e.g. reading, numeracy support, educational games) as directed by teaching staff

• Supporting students experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment

• Liaising with hospital staff to ensure student wellbeing and appropriate support

• £100 per day pay rate

• Small class sizes and high staff-to-student ratios

• A supportive team environment and access to multidisciplinary expertise

• Ongoing professional development in areas such as mental health, SEND, and trauma-informed practice

• A rewarding role where your contribution truly matters

We're seeking candidates who are:

• Degree-qualified (education, psychology, or related field preferred)

• Compassionate, calm, and resilient

• Able to build trust and rapport with vulnerable young people

• Adaptable and comfortable in a healthcare-education setting

• Strong team players with excellent communication skills

Experience in special education, mental health, or hospital-based settings is desirable but not essential-we're looking for the right mindset and a willingness to learn.

Apply Now:

Be part of a unique educational setting where you can help students rebuild confidence and achieve success. To apply or find out more, please contact Sarah Hadfield on or email your CV to