Teaching Assistant B
Isle of Wight Council
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Job summary
Isle of Wight Council is hiring a Teaching Assistant B for Medina House School in Newport. The role is part-time, 31 hours per week during term time, with a pro-rata salary from £19,096.03 to £19,401.25 per annum, equivalent to £26,402.00 to £26,824.00 FTE.
Start date is as soon as possible; successful candidate will support children with additional needs. The school offers a nurturing environment with a team of teachers, therapists and support staff, and opportunities to contribute to
Qualifications
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Works alongside experienced teachers, therapists and support staff to help pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.
- Play a vital role in helping pupils achieve their full potential within Medina House School.
- Support pupils with additional needs as part of a welcoming and supportive staff team.
Job description
Salary: Hay Scale 3 A-E, FTE £26,402 to £26,824 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £19,096.03 to £19,401.25)
MEDINA HOUSE SCHOOL, SCHOOL LANE, NEWPORT, IOW, PO30 2HS
Headteacher: Chris Berry
Teaching Assistant B
Hours: 31 hours per week, term time only
Start Date: As soon as possible
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 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
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit our School Lane site to meet our team and gain an insight into the rewarding work we do. Please contact us to arrange a visit.
Recruitment Timetable
Closing Date: Noon on 23 November 2026
Shortlisting: 24 November 2026 Interviews: 30 November 2026
Safeguarding
Medina House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Company: Isle of Wight Council
Salary: Hay Scale 3 A-E, FTE £26,402 to £26,824 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £19,096.03 to £19,401.25)
Hours: Part-time
Location: Newport
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 11 Nov 2026
Closing date: 23 Nov 2026
MEDINA HOUSE SCHOOL VACANCIES
MEDINA HOUSE SCHOOL, SCHOOL LANE, NEWPORT, IOW, PO30 2HS
Headteacher: Chris Berry
Teaching Assistant B
Salary: Hay Scale 3 A-E, £19,096.03 - £19,401.25 per annum (FTE £26,402.00 - £26,824.00)
Hours: 31 hours per week, term time only
Start Date: As soon as possible
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 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
We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit our School Lane site to meet our team and gain an insight into the rewarding work we do. Please contact us to arrange a visit.
Recruitment Timetable
Closing Date: Noon on 23 November 2026
Shortlisting: 24 Nov 2026 Interviews: 30 Nov 2026
Safeguarding
Medina House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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