Teaching Assistant with MDSA

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to inspire young minds in a supportive village school. This role offers the chance to work in a nurturing environment with small class sizes, ensuring personalized attention for each student. You will assist in various classroom activities, contribute to children's emotional and academic growth, and enjoy a balanced work schedule. With opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary, this position is perfect for those dedicated to making a difference in education.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Support during Clearance Process

Statutory Employment Rights

Interview Preparation Support

Qualifications

• Ability to support individual and group learning effectively.
• Strong communication skills to engage with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom activities and support students' learning.
• Supervise children during lunch breaks and engage with them.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

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Teaching Assistant / Classroom Support Assistant - SN26

Are you ready to inspire young minds and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children? My client, a welcoming village school with strong ties to the local community and St. Leonard’s church, is seeking a passionate and motivated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. With small class sizes and a nurturing atmosphere, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a close-knit and collaborative environment.

Why You Should Apply

• Small, community-driven school: Work in a supportive, one-form entry school with only six classes.
• Varied and fulfilling role: Assist in the classroom and support children during their lunch breaks as an MDSA.
• Work-life balance: Monday to Friday, 20 hours per week.
• Competitive pay: Salary scale of £23,690 - £25,603 per annum pro rata.
• Professional development: Access to training and opportunities for growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting individual students, small groups, or whole class settings in achieving their potential.
• Preparing and organising learning resources, as directed by the teacher, and assisting pupils with their use.
• Helping implement behaviour management strategies and supporting pupil safety.
• Supervising and engaging with children during lunch breaks, both indoors and outdoors.
• Contributing to the organisation and delivery of learning activities, including literacy, numeracy, and ICT.
• Accompanying students and staff on visits and out-of-school activities as needed.

About You

• Be able to do the job as described.
• Patient, calm, and adaptable with a positive presence in the classroom.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to support multiple needs simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with children and staff.
• Passionate about education and fostering children’s emotional, physical, and academic growth.

How To Apply

We’d love to see your CV, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send me an email to [emailprotected] and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a CV ready, apply here!

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent, and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to, and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set, and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles, as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and maintain the highest standards of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition, you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice, and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as sick pay, holiday pay, maternity, and paternity pay