Teaching Assistant/HLTA/MDSA

Wiltshire Career Site; Monkton Farleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Palladian Academy Trust is seeking a committed HLTA/Teaching Assistant to join Churchfields The Village School at Atworth. You will split duties across the week, leading learning one day as HLTA and assisting in classrooms for two days as a TA.

Role includes lunchtime support with the Midday Meals Team and collaboration with teachers to deliver engaging activities that promote inclusive education for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Dedication to improving young people’s educational journey.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in classroom environments.
• Commitment to continual learning and development.
• Alignment with Palladian Academy Trust values and school ethos.
• Experience in educational settings is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning duties as HLTA for one day per week.
• Provide classroom support as TA for two days per week.
• Support Midday Meals Team at lunchtimes.
• Collaborate with Class Teachers and SENDCo to deliver activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility & adaptability

Commitment to learning

Values alignment

Education experience (advantage)

Job description

Salary: Grade D4 £13.48 ph / Grade H15 £16.89 ph / C3 £13.28 ph

Hours of work: 18 hours per week, over 3 days

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Churchfields The Village School (Palladian Academy Trust) for further information.

A bit about us:

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’

Churchfields, the Village School is a thriving two site rural Church of England primary school, based at Atworth and Monkton Farleigh villages. Both sites teach in mixed-age classes with an all through primary age range at both bases. Both sites are easily accessible from Bristol and Bath.

All about the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team at our Atworth base. We are seeking an experienced professional to work a split role across the week. You will lead learning for one day per week as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and provide vital classroom support for two days as a Teaching Assistant. Alongside this, the successful candidate will support the Midday Meals Team over lunchtime.

We take pride in our diverse, inclusive workforce where every single staff member plays a vital role. Working together with our Class Teachers and SENDCo, you will bring planned learning activities and programmes to life for our pupils, inspiring them to break barriers and communicating with parents to establish positive home/school relationships.

We are looking for exceptional individuals that can demonstrate:

• A dedication to making a difference to young people’s lives and educational journey.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students and colleagues.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in diverse classroom environments.
• A commitment to continual learning and growth.
• The vision and values of Churchfields The Village School and the Palladian Academy Trust.
• Experience in an educational or similar setting is an advantage but not essential. Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from candidates keen for a rewarding and purposeful career change who feel strongly about achieving equitable outcomes for all.

This is a permanent contract, working 18 hours per week, three days a week. (10.5 hours as a Teaching Assistant, 6 hours as a HLTA and 1.5 hours as a MDSA per week). The post is term time only plus one Trust Development Day.

Closing Date: Midnight, 24 November 2026 (We may interview strong candidates prior to the closing date)

Interviews: Mid November

Commencement date: As soon 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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