Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Ivy Lane Primary School; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working

Eye tests

Free annual flu jab

Retail discounts & savings

Job summary

Ivy Lane Primary School in Chippenham, Wiltshire, invites applicants for a linked role as a Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant. The post combines support in the classroom with lunchtime supervision to create a safe, supportive environment for pupils.

Contract is permanent and part-time, 27.5 hours per week across 38 weeks of the year, term-time. Working pattern: 8:30am–12:00pm and 1:00pm–3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Job description

Teaching Assistant and Mid-day Supervisory Assistant
Ivy Lane Primary School

TA

Salary range: D4-D6 - £26,016-£26,847 FTE

Actual Salary: £16,205 - £16,723 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Working hours: 27.5 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12noon plus 1.00pm to 3.00pm

MDSA

Salary: B3 £25,614 FTE

Actual Salary:£1450 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Working hours: 2.5hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 12noon to 12.30pm

Both roles are interlinked so if you resign from one, you will need to resign from the other one simultaneously.

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Closing date: 19th October 2026

Interview Date: 10th November 2026

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job summary:

We are seeking to appoint a committed and flexible individual to a linked role as a Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and liaison skills and will work closely with the class teacher and wider team to provide high‑quality support across the classroom.

In addition, the role includes responsibilities as an MDSA, supporting children during lunchtime in both the dining hall and on the playground to help ensure a safe and positive environment.

The successful candidate will be a team player, able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, and will receive close support and guidance from teachers and colleagues.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Our School

Ivy Lane School is a two‑form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on‑site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old.

We believe in ‘Learning for Life’, aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life‑long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn.

Ofsted March 2026 recognised this; “Leaders demonstrate a commitment to pupils’ wellbeing and safeguarding, they create a sense of belonging for all pupils, and support staff’s wellbeing, which is reflected in a positive team culture”.

Our school values of ‘Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves’ underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Kerry Nowosielski, Admin Officer at [e-mail]. We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high‑quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to "be a certain type of person" to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [e-mail]