Teaching Assistant & MDSA

Bathwick St Mary Church School; Bath; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Bath is seeking a passionate and committed Part Time Teaching Assistant and MDSA to cover a temporary maternity contract. The role involves supporting children with additional needs, working alongside teachers, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Successful applicants will share a commitment to the school's Christian ethos and work to help every child excel. This position offers flexible hours, with total annual salaries ranging from approximately £11,749 to £13,882 pro rata.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced sickness and parental benefits

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Ability to respond to individual needs of children in the classroom.
• Commitment to supporting the Christian ethos of the Church School.
• Desire to learn and develop understanding in supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children and teachers in the classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with other adults in the school.
• Help children with additional needs excel academically.

Skills

Passion in achieving the very best for children

Good IT skills and record keeping

Ability to support children with additional needs

Job description

Part Time Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Temporary Maternity Cover Contract

From Monday 23rd February, or earlier to be discussed at interview

Dates and times as per Option 1 and 2 below – to be discussed at interview.

OPTION 1

Teaching Assistant – 18 hrs 40 mins per week (8.45-12.00 Mon to Fri plus one afternoon per week 13.00 to 15.25)

SCP4 £25185 pa pro rata (£13.05 per hour)

Term time only plus 2 inset days, paid for 45.2 weeks per year

Actual salary £11016 pa

MDSA - 5 hrs per week (12.00 to 13.00 Mon to Fri)

SCP3 £24796 pa pro rata (£12.85 per hour)

Term time only, paid for 44.6 weeks per year

Actual salary £2866 pa

TOTAL : £13,882 pa

OPTION 2

Teaching Assistant – 17 hrs per week (8.45-12.00 & 13.00-15.25) Weds to Fri)

SCP4 £25185 pa pro rata (£13.05 per hour)

Term time only plus 2 inset days, paid for 45.2 weeks per year

Actual salary £10030 pa

MDSA - 3 hrs per week (12.00 to 13.00 Weds to Fri)

SCP3 £24796 pa pro rata (£12.85 per hour)

Term time only, paid for 44.6 weeks per year

Actual salary £1719 pa

TOTAL : £11,749 pa

The children, staff and governors are looking to appoint a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant and MDSA to work at Bathwick St. Mary Church School. A team approach is one of our strengths at Bathwick and you will be working as part of a supportive and positive team with different children from the same year group during the day. Each child is valued and important and responding to their individual needs is essential so all children are well supported to be the best they can be.

This is a great opportunity for talented individuals to make a real difference in a very supportive, caring and high achieving school. You will need to have a passion to work with the class teacher and additional adults in supporting children to excel in the classroom and wider school. The successful applicants will be committed to learning about the children in order to best meet their educational and any other needs. We seek to appoint a proactive individual who will fully support the Christian ethos of this Church School.

Can you offer?

• High expectations of all children
• Passion in achieving the very best for each child
• A desire to learn and develop your understanding and knowledge in supporting learning.
• Delivering quality learning experiences
• Good IT skills, good record keeping and a willingness to learn
• Commitment to work closely with all members of the school community
• Full support of the Christian ethos of this Church School

We can offer you :

• The opportunity to work with children with additional needs across a class, as part of a team approach.
• A caring, warm and dedicated team of staff, striving for excellence in all we do within an inclusive environment
• A focussed and supportive senior leadership team
• Committed governors and parents
• A school that takes pride in developing the whole child
• A school that values all staff and seeks to encourage continuous personal development
• A school that looks forward; accentuates the positive; and is a happy place to be

We warmly encourage visits by prior arrangement to the school. For a tour of the school please contact the Headteacher, Mr. Kevin Purkiss, via phone or email.

Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment. The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Closing date : Sunday 11th January 2026.

Interview date : To be confirmed with candidates. We reserve the right to close adverts early.

Safeguarding Statement

Bathwick St Mary Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.