Teaching Assistant and MDSAEDV/2025/GIS/89138

Southwold Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Swindon is seeking an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role includes 13 TA hours and 5 MDSA hours per week. Applicants should have a passion for working with children and a commitment to professional development. The school offers a supportive atmosphere where staff can thrive and has strong values to foster student success. Join us to make a difference in children's lives and contribute to our encouraging learning environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Discounts for Teachers

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• An excellent Teaching Assistant who loves to work with children.
• Committing to their own professional development journey.
• Experienced in working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspires children to achieve their potential.
• Engages in school life and works collaboratively with others.

Skills

Working with children

Teamwork

Commitment to professional development

Experience with SEN/SEMH needs

Job description

About This Role

Teaching Assistant and MDSA

The hours: 13 TA hours and 5 MDSA hours per week (working pattern to be confirmed at interview stage).

The Salary

• TA: Permanent contract: WHFNJC K4-K7 to £7,611.16 to £7,979.25
• MDSA: Permanent contract: WHFNJC J2-J3 £2,764.77 to £2,808.15

Start: ASAP

Vacancy Details

At Grange Infant School, we aim to provide our students with the best possible education and a place where everyone feels safe to succeed within an exciting and inspiring learning environment. We encourage our children to be creative and imaginative through the cross‑curricular topic approach to planning. In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

Our vision is to ensure that our pupils receive the very best education, to realise their greatest potential, in a supportive and caring environment, enabling them to lead a full, purposeful, and happy life.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant to join our hard‑working team. If you are looking to continue your career as a Teaching Assistant in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential. We think this is a great place to work and we hope that you will too!

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Teaching Assistant we would like to join us will be:

• An excellent Teaching Assistant who loves to work with children and helps to inspire them to achieve their potential.
• An outstanding team‑player who enjoys working with others and being involved in school life.
• Committed to their own professional development journey.
• Experienced in working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.

Why Work for us?

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi‑academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up‑to‑date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

Ready to Apply?

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.