SEND Teaching Assistant/Midday Supervisory Assistant

30 hours per week (term time only)

Required for 3rd November 2026 on a fixed term basis

Teaching Assistant with MSA duties to provide classroom and SEND support.

For more information, please visit the school website: https://woottonprimaryschool.co.uk/school-information/vacancies/

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and references. We do not accept CVs.

Wootton Community Primary School is a popular school, situated between Ryde and Newport. With a PAN of 210, we are a one form entry school which draws children from Wootton and across the Island. Following our ‘Good’ inspection in November 2024, we are continuing our journey to ensure all children receive the very best teaching and learning opportunities across the school.

We are looking for an experienced, supportive, positive and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our established team and play a key role in our school learning journey, providing the best possible support academically and pastorally to all our children. In return, we can offer coaching and mentoring from within the school and from our external providers but above all, provide wonderful children for you to support in their learning journey!

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, arrange a visit, or would like further information about the school, please email [email removed].

Our website will also provide information about the ethos of the school, our latest Ofsted report and give you a ‘feel’ for the school.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026.

Completed applications MUST be emailed to our School Business Leader, Catherine Pye at [email removed]

Interviews will take place during the day on Monday, 28th September 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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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