Teaching Assistant

Isle of Wight Council; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Queensgate Foundation Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team. This 12.5 hours per week term time only role runs from 12.30pm to 3pm and is fixed term until 31st July 2027 with potential to become permanent. We are a values-driven school committed to collaboration, creativity, courage, curiosity and compassion, and we aim to provide a nurturing environment where every child flourishes.

Interview dates: 16th October 2026. Proposed Start Date: 2nd November 2026.

Qualifications

• Has a belief that all children can succeed.
• Child-centred ethos with ability to form strong relationships.
• Able to use own initiative and work independently.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience supporting behaviour using restorative approaches.
• Knowledge of visual supports, timetables and structured routines.

Skills

Child-centred ethos

Relationship building

Initiative

Self-motivated

SEND experience

Restorative approaches

Visual supports

Timetables

Structured routines

Belief in all children

Job description

Department Queensgate Foundation Primary School

12.5 hours per week term time only (12.30pm - 3pm)

Fixed term until 31st July 2027 with potential to become permanent.

Queensgate Foundation Primary School ‘Working Together for a Successful Future’

Queensgate Primary School is at an exciting point in its journey. With a renewed vision, a strong values driven culture, and a commitment to ensuring every child flourishes, we are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team.

About Us

At Queensgate, our values Collaboration, Creativity, Courage, Curiosity and Compassion sit at the heart of everything we do. We are building a culture where relationships matter, where behaviour is rooted in consistency and care, and where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve their best.

We are proud of:

• A committed and caring staff team
• A strong focus on positive behaviour and restorative practice
• A developing curriculum that nurtures curiosity and ambition
• A clear vision for improvement and growth

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Required

• has a belief that all children can succeed
• has a child centred ethos
• has the ability to build great relationships
• is self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• has experience supporting children with additional needs
• has experience supporting behaviour using positive restorative approaches
• has knowledge of visual supports, timetables and structured routines

What We Offer

• A supportive and forward - thinking leadership team
• A school with a clear vision and strong values
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to make a genuine difference in a school ready to thrive

Interview dates: 16th October 2026

Proposed Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Queensgate Foundation Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;

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

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [e-mail] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer . Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.