Teaching Assistant B

31 hours per week

MEDINA HOUSE SCHOOL VACANCIES

MEDINA HOUSE SCHOOL, SCHOOL LANE, NEWPORT, IOW, PO30 2HS

Tel: 01983 522917

E-mail: admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk

Web: www.medinahouseschool.co.uk

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

Further Information

For an application form, job description and person specification, please email admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.ukor visit www.medinahouseschool.co.uk.

Completed application forms should be returned to Katie Pender, School Business Manager, via admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk.

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.

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.

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