Teaching Assistant B

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

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 31 hours per week, term time only Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am to 3:00pm Wednesday: 8:30am to 4:00pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: FTE £26,402 to £26,824 per annum pro-rata
• Actual salary: £19,096.03 to £19,401.25
• Pay scale: Hay Scale 3 A-E

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join Our Team

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children with additional needs? Do you have the enthusiasm, patience and resilience to help pupils achieve their full potential?

Medina House School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant B to join our friendly and supportive team at our School Lane site in Newport.

Our School Lane site supports pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs and disabilities, providing a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff, you will play a vital role in helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone looking to begin a rewarding career supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
• Can build positive and professional relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Is patient, adaptable and resilient.
• Works effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding and varied role where every day is different.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.

The successful candidate will work 5 days per week, term time only:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am to 3:00pm
• Wednesday: 8:30am to 4:00pm

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Medina House School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 4 to 11
• Size: 149 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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