Teaching Assistant A - Chillerton

Medina House School, Newport Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE £28,598 to £30,024 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £22,255.23 to £23,364.96)
• Pay scale: Grade 7 A-E

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified TA (A) 3 to join the team at Medina House School, Chillerton. Medina House School Chillerton is a special primary school for children with complex learning difficulties particularly focused in SEMH, aged 4-11. The successful applicant will become an integral member of the hardworking team. The candidate will lead key groups, provide in class and intervention support and provide cover for the class teacher. Ideally you will have recent primary experience in a similar setting, be experienced in cover supervision for whole classes, and be hardworking, nurturing and flexible. You need a minimum of 3 years’ experience or hold a level 3 qualification in either Teaching Assistant or a Level 3 Diploma. Enhanced DBS and other checks will be undertaken as part of safer recruitment.

What the school offers its staff

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

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

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Safer Recruitment Policy and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to have an enhanced DBS check and share in this commitment.
This School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Medina House School

• School type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• School size: 138 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Medina House School website
• Email address: admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/medina-house-school

MEDINA HOUSE SCHOOL, School Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2HS

Tel: 01983 522917 E-mail: finance@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk
Web: www.medinahouseschool.co.uk

Headteacher: Julie Beadsworth

Arranging a visit to Medina House School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk.

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