Teaching Assistant with MDSA Duties

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust; Devizes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness services

Professional learning opportunities

Job summary

The Trinity Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor to join our friendly, talented team in a permanent role. Working hours are 8.30am–3.00pm, Monday to Friday, with a fixed term until 31/08/27.

The successful candidate will demonstrate energy for learning, high expectations for pupils, a collaborative approach with staff, and a commitment to our Christian values. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Real energy and enthusiasm for learning.
• High expectations for all pupils.
• A commitment to work closely with colleagues to share and develop skills.
• A commitment to supporting and upholding our school’s Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Join the team as Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor.
• Motivate and support children to achieve highly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share and develop skills and expertise.
• Uphold the school’s Christian values and ethos.

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm

High expectations

Team collaboration

Commitment to Christian values

Job description

Salary: £26,017.00 - £27,710.00 Pro rata (FTE)

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract: Fixed Term

A bit about us

We can offer:

• Exceptionally caring, polite and well-behaved children with a love of learning;
• A very talented, supportive and approachable team of colleagues;
• A shared determination to inspire children to learn;
• A leadership team ready to support you fully in developing your classroom practice;
• A dedicated and approachable governing body who share the school’s vision.

Please refer to the relevant job descriptions for the roles. We will use the person specification for the post to shortlist applications. When applying, please address each of the criteria to ensure we can invite you to interview.

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

About the Role:

The Trinity Primary Academy are looking to appoint somebody to join our friendly and talented team as a Teaching Assistant and Lunchtime Supervisor. Our school is achieving some amazing things and we are looking for people who can motivate and support children to achieve highly, and who will want to become an important part of our close-knit team. This will be a permanent position, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.00pm. This position is fixed term until 31/08/27.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Real energy and enthusiasm for learning;
• High expectations for all pupils;
• A commitment to work closely with colleagues to share and develop skills and expertise;
• A commitment both to the professional teaching team of the school and to the wider school community;
• A commitment to supporting and upholding our school’s Christian values.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

Closing date (and time): 9.00am Friday 27th November 2026

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: ASAP

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.