Teaching Assistant & MDSA

Teaching Assistant & MDSA
St Andrews CofE Primary School

1:1 TA Salary: Grade D pay point 4-6, £25,583 - £25,989 per annum (DOE) FTE
1:1 TA Actual Salary: £18,919 - £19,219 per annum (DOE) pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 10 hours per week (5 x afternoons)

TA Salary: Grade D pay point, 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 (mornings only)

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: 12pm , Friday 9th October 2026
Interview Date: Friday 16th October 2026

Job summary;

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated individual to join us as a Teaching Assistant and MDSA at St Andrew's CofE Primary School.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and high-quality individual who brings creativity, initiative and a genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

In the mornings, you will work as a Teaching Assistant, supporting the class teacher and pupils with engaging learning activities and helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment. In the afternoons, you will provide 1:1 support for a named pupil on an FTC, helping them to access learning, make progress and thrive within the classroom environment.

As part of your MDSA responsibilities during lunchtime, you will help ensure that children are safe, happy and engaged, promoting positive behaviour, encouraging social interaction and supporting meaningful play opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a happy, thriving and successful school community. You will join a dedicated and supportive staff team that works collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for all children.

We are flexible and welcome applications from candidates interested in the combined position or specific elements of the role. At the point of application, please indicate whether you wish to be considered for the Teaching Assistant and MDSA role, the 1:1 Teaching Assistant role, or the full combined position.

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.

Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.

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.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Dazz Budgell, School Business Manager on [email removed]

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?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• 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 [email removed]

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.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

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