What skills and experience we're looking for
Required immediately
Medina House School, School Lane, Newport IOW PO30 2HS
Tel: 01983 522917
E-mail:admin@medinahouse.iow.sch.uk
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Headteacher: Chris Berry
We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified TA(A)3 to join the team at Medina House School. 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.
Closing date: Noon on 28th February 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 3rd March 2025
Interviews for the TA post: Monday 10th March 2025
What the school offers its staff
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.
Please note that this role falls within the strategic partnership between the Isle of Wight Council and Hampshire County Council. The employer will be the Isle of Wight Council and employment is on Isle of Wight terms and conditions. Hampshire County Council delivers, on behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, all of its children’s services functions and did so for an agreed period of five years from 1 July 2013, the original five year partnership arrangement under direction of the Secretary of State finished in 2018 but has been extended voluntarily by both local authorities for a further five years. The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through Hampshire County Council Children’s Services Director/Assistant Director and managers who take operational responsibility for children’s services.
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.