Teaching Assistant TA(A)

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

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Commencing March 2026

• Closing date

  3 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 January 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: 32.5 hours per week, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,598 to £30,024
• 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. 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 substantial 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

Medina House School Chillerton is a special primary school for children with complex learning difficulties particularly focused in SEMH, aged 4-11.

Visits to the school are welcome so please call us to arrange.

Medina House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.

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

• 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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