Teaching Assistant & MDSA

St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 25,185 - 25,989; Full time

Job summary

St Andrews CofE Primary School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant and MDSA to join our team. The two linked roles support early learning, safeguarding during lunchtimes, and collaborative delivery of high-quality experiences for children.

We value creativity, initiative and a commitment to helping every pupil reach their full potential within a caring, supportive school community.

Job description

Teaching Assistant & MDSA St Andrews CofE Primary School

TA Salary: Grade D, 4-6, £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (DOE) FTE

TA Actual Salary: £8.452 - £8,722 per annum (DOE) pro rata

Contract: Permanent. 17.5 hours per week

MDSA Salary: Grade B3, £24,796 per annum (DOE) FTE

MDSA Actual Salary: £562 per annum (DOE) pro rata

Contract: Permanent, 2.5 hours per week

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 8th September 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026

Job summary;

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and high-quality Teaching Assistant and MDSA to join our team. We are looking for a committed individual who brings creativity, initiative and a genuine passion for supporting early learning, alongside a strong belief in enabling every child to reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a happy, thriving and successful school community. You will work as part of a dedicated and supportive staff team, collaborating closely to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences.

In your role as Teaching Assistant, you will support our youngest learners in developing confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Additionally, in your role as MDSA, you will help ensure that children are safe, happy and engaged during lunchtime and playtimes, working both independently and as part of a team.

Please note:

The two roles are linked and form part of the overall employment package. If an employee chooses to resign from one role, they will be required to resign from the other role at the same time.

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

At St. Andrew's, we believe that every child is special and has their own unique talents. Our dedicated and caring team work hard to create a happy, safe, and stimulating environment where our school values are embedded in our daily life. We want every child to feel confident to learn, explore, and reach their full potential, guided by love, honesty, and respect. We encourage curiosity, celebrate effort, and foster a love of learning that will stay with our pupils throughout their lives.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Joanne Fernie, Headteacher on [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?

• 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.

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]

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.

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