Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant

Pickwick Academy Trust; Melksham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working and family-friendly政策

Employee wellbeing support & couns

Strong central team support and a real

Staff involvement in shaping key HR政策

Free eye tests (and glasses if requir​

Free annual flu jab

Retail discounts & savings, Wilt​s

Emergency salary advance scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing career and professional devel

Job summary

Pickwick Academy Trust is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant to work with the class team, supporting pupils and contributing to a positive learning environment. You will collaborate with the teacher and wider staff to deliver high-quality classroom support and maintain calm, respectful routines during lessons.

This role also includes MDSA duties at lunchtime in the dining hall and on the playground, helping to keep children safe and well-behaved.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and liaison skills to work with pupils and staff.
• Ability to work closely with the class teacher and wider team.
• Commitment to high-quality support across the classroom and lunch supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support to the teacher and pupils.
• Assist during lunchtime as MDSA to ensure a safe environment on dining hall and playground.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Liaison skills

Pupil support

Job description

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.,

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

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., 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.

Our School We are a warm and nurturing team at Aloeric, where strong, supportive relationships flourish between staff and pupils, and between the school and our local community. Our commitment is to place the children at the heart of everything we do, fostering the growth of every aspect of each child as they journey through our school. The welcoming atmosphere at Aloeric is truly special, and we feel incredibly fortunate to work with such wonderful children who inspire us daily to do more and become more. They motivate us to live by our school motto: 'make a difference every day.'

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.