Higher Level Teaching Assistant (inc MDSA) - Chippenham. Job in Chippenham Education & Training Jobs

Wiltshire Council; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local village school in Chippenham is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 2 pupils. The role involves targeted teaching and class support. Successful candidates will have relevant experience with primary students and be positive role models. This fixed-term position offers a warm and welcoming school ethos, committed colleagues, and enthusiastic children eager to learn.

Benefits

Welcoming school ethos

Opportunity to make a real difference

Supportive colleagues

Enthusiastic children

Spacious well-equipped sites

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience with Primary aged pupils is required.
• The successful applicant will be a positive role model for pupils.
• Experience in teaching maths is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Stage 2 pupils at Upper Site.
• Work with small groups on targeted activities.
• Support whole classes when needed.

Skills

Experience with Primary aged pupils

Ability to teach maths

Teamwork skills

Positive role modeling

Experience as Emotional Support Assistant

Job description

Job Description
Salary: Grade H15 - H17 for TA £30,559 - £32,654 pro rata and B2 for MDSA £23,656 pro-rata
Hours: 18 in total (14 as HLTA, 4 as MDSA)
Contract: Fixed Term to 21.07.26 with a possibility to amend/extend contract pending organisational review.
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Brinkworth Earl Danby's CE Primary School for further information.
A bit about us:
Brinkworth Earl Danby's CE Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant & inclusive village school, on two spacious, well equipped sites, set in beautiful rural countryside. We have a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team, and our pupils are polite, well-motivated and achieve high standards in all areas of school life. We have supportive governors, colleagues and parents and are committed to professional development and school improvement.
All about the role:
We are looking to recruit a Higher Level Teaching Assistant, to provide support to pupils in Key Stage 2, based at our Upper Site in Brinkworth.
We need someone who is committed to helping children to achieve their full potential, and who will be a positive role model for pupils, whatever their needs and abilities. The successful applicant will have relevant work experience with Primary aged pupils. The role will include some periods of supporting the whole class, and some periods of working with small groups on targeted activities and teaching. Experience in teaching maths and prior experience of and Emotional, Literacy, Support Assistant role would be an advantage.
The role will have the following working pattern:
Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Total 8.30 - 12 8.30 - 12 8.30 - 12 8.30 - 12 14 hrs HLTA 12-1 12-1 12-1 12-1 4 hrs MDSA
Teaching Assistants support as MDSAs 12 noon until 1pm each day, Monday to Friday. Our MDSAs support pupils during the lunchtime period, working with the other MDSAs to ensure that the lunchtime period runs smoothly and that the children benefit from positive play opportunities.
This role is based at Upper Site supporting Key Stage 2 pupils; however, some degree of flexibility is required in order to provide support where it is needed most.
We can offer:

• A warm, welcoming school ethos;
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the outcomes of our children;
• Highly committed and supportive colleagues;
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn;
• A village school on two spacious, well equipped sites set in beautiful rural countryside

Find out more and apply:
Visits are encouraged and warmly welcomed during term time -please do come and meet our staff and children to see the School in action yourself, if you can, before the closing date. To arrange a visit call 01666 510406.
If you wish to apply for this teaching position, please submit your Application (links below) to Ms Helen Wallace, School Business Manager.
Via Email -
Please note standalone CV's are not permitted.
Closing date (and time): Sunday 31 August
Interview date: To be confirmed
Commencement date: ASAP
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
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