Teaching Assistant TA(A)

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.

For application forms and further details including job descriptions and person specifications, please email admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk or visit our website www.medinahouseschool.co.uk. Completed application forms should be returned to the admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk FAO Katie Pender School Business Manager.

Visits to the school are welcome so please call us to arrange.

Closing date for posts: Noon on 3^rd February 2026

Shortlisting for posts: 4^th February 2026  

Interviews for posts: 10^th February 2026

Medina House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before appointment is confirmed.    

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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