Communication Support Worker - Medina College

Job Posted: 10 October 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: NJC SCP 7-11, £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 FTE (£21,565 to £22,986 actual)
• Industries: Education

Medina College, Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX

Interim Executive Headteacher: Mr Kam Bains

Deputy Headteacher / Head of School: Mr Phil Pearce-Jones  

Tel: 01983 524651 Email: [email protected] Web: www.medina.iow.sch.uk 

Salary: NJC SCP 7-11, £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 FTE  (£21,565 to £22,986 actual)

Hours: 35 per week                 

Term time plus 2 days               

Permanent contract

Medina College are seeking to appoint a Communication Support Worker to make a real difference in our students’ learning and inclusion. In this role, you will work closely with the SENDCo to develop and deliver targeted learning activities and intervention programs for individuals or small groups. You will support students’ access to the curriculum, assist subject teachers, and provide guidance and administrative support to LSAs. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to our inclusive learning environment and have a meaningful impact on students’ educational experience.

What We Offer

• Term-time, family-friendly working to support a healthy work-life balance.

• Discount schemes, including Blue Light, English Heritage, Cinema tickets and a range of local discounts.

• Membership in the LGPS pension scheme.

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing and health resources.

• Free onsite parking for convenience.

• Ongoing professional development, including access to CIPD courses and training.

• Progression opportunities across the HISP MAT schools, supporting your career development.

Medina College (inc the Island VI Form) is a proud member of HISP Multi Academy Trust, a forward-thinking educational community whose purpose is the provision of courageous, transformative education for all. Celebrating diversity and inclusion, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals.

Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances. Please send completed applications to [email protected]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Description & Person Specification

Closing Sunday 19th October

Interviews to be held week beginning 3rd November