Teaching Assistant A - Chillerton
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Newport Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2cfaf767-ef88-497d-aa74-b2318f71416f |
Summary
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. 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 a minimum of 3 years’ 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
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
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.
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 a minimum of 3 years’ 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
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
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.