Job Description

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Full-time

Department

Lionheart School

Salary

Salary range 27,711 to 29,903 (Actual salary 24,577 to 26,521)

Reference

2025_1445

Location

Lionheart Newport & Cowes Campus, Isle of Wight

Closing date

21 July 2025
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Job Summary

Date Required September Term 2025

Positions Teaching Assistants x 3

Grade Hays scale 7A to 7E

Salary:

27,711 to 29,903 (a

ctual salary 24,577 to 26,521)

Reporting to

Headteacher

37 Hours per week. Term Time plus 5 development days.

Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the island. An exciting opportunity now exists to join our highly inclusive school.


Lionheart School is a provision that supports some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight. We provide a stimulating, nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having behavioural difficulties.



The successful candidates will be a highly motivated, creative individuals who have high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children's lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development.

In return we offer:

The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.



Be part of a friendly, supportive and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.



For further information or an informal discussion please contact Cindy Gosnell 01983 300333

The closing date for applications is noon 21

st

July 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 22

nd

July 2025

Lionheart 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.




The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;


unacceptable behaviour policy


employee code of conduct


our values, culture and inclusivity.


We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.


The Isle of Wight Council's Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.


The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.


The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children's Services directorate.


This council and its schools recruit according to the council's Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.


Please read the Application Guidance Notes before applying. If you are unable to complete this application, email us at careers@iow.gov.uk or telephone us on 01983 823113