Teaching Assistant TA(A)
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 7 A-E, FTE £28,598 to £30,024 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £22,255.23 to £23,364.96) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2026_1699 |
Summary
32.5 hours per week, term time only
Permanent contract, commencing March 2026.
Medina House School – Chillerton Site, Main Road, Chillerton IOW PO30 3EP
Tel: 01983 640047
E-mail: admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk
Web: www.medinahouseschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Chris Berry
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified TA (A) 3 to join the team at Medina House School, Chillerton. Medina House School Chillerton is a special primary school for children with complex learning difficulties particularly focused in SEMH, aged 4-11. 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.
Permanent contract, commencing March 2026.
Medina House School – Chillerton Site, Main Road, Chillerton IOW PO30 3EP
Tel: 01983 640047
E-mail: admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk
Web: www.medinahouseschool.co.uk
Headteacher: Chris Berry
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified TA (A) 3 to join the team at Medina House School, Chillerton. Medina House School Chillerton is a special primary school for children with complex learning difficulties particularly focused in SEMH, aged 4-11. 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.
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