Resource Base Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Greentrees Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3GZ

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 5th January 2026 – or sooner if possible

• Closing date

  31 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (Actual) TA - actual salary £8557 - £8830 per annum plus MDSA - actual salary £2764 per annum

Resource Base Teaching Assistant and MDSA job summary

Resource Base Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent member of staff to perform the roles of both a part-time Teaching Assistant and MDSA,

based in the Resource Base at Greentrees Primary School.

Both roles are interlinked so if the employee resigns from one they will have to resign from the other one at the same time too.

Required to start: Monday 5th January 2026 - or sooner if possible

Hours:

TA - 15 hours per week, 8.45am - 11.45am, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days).

MDSA - 2.5 hours per week, 12.00noon to 12.30pm Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days).

Salary range:

TA - Salary D4-D6 (depending on experience) - £25,185 - £25,989 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £8557 - £8830 per annum)

MDSA - Salary B2 - £24,413 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £2764 per annum)

Our School:

Greentrees Primary School is a two site two form entry Primary School with a 12 place Resource Base. The school is situated on the outskirts of Salisbury. The school has strong international links and has an enquiry led skills based broad and balanced curriculum. The school prides itself on its behaviour. It is also committed to teaching children how they learn as well as the content of the curriculum. The school uses Guy Claxton’s 4 Rs of Learning and Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset model to achieve this.

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic Resource Base Teaching Assistant/MDSA to join our team.

As a Teaching Assistant you must be committed and flexible, be able to support groups and individual children with their learning. The role requires you to support the learning of specific pupils with additional educational needs either within the classrooms or 1:1, 1:2 or in small groups. Being able to work as part of a team is essential as well as being able to use your own initiative. The successful candidate will need excellent communication and liaison skills and will be closely supported by teachers.

Duties will include:

Supporting pupils in our ASD Resource Base on a 1:1 and 1:2 basis as well as classroom based

Supporting pupils self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development

Provide physical/personal care to pupils where required

Supporting the teacher/s

Supporting the curriculum - Support the delivery of the English and Mathematics curriculum along with other aspects of both the National Curriculum and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school.

Support the school e.g. assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids.

The role also involves supervising our children during their lunchtime break, both in the dining hall

and in the playground. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the life of a primary school.

Duties will include the supervision of pupils, either in the lunch hall or other areas in the school, whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities. Associated duties will include clearing and cleaning of dining hall and equipment including light manual handling.

We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being able to work as part of a team is essential as well as being able to use your own initiative. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential. Previous experience of supporting SEN and working in a Resource Base is desirable but not essential.

What we offer:

A supportive team with a focus on high quality CPD

Enthusiastic and motivated children who enjoy school

A dedicated team of staff and governors

A commitment to further professional development

The opportunity to work collaboratively with other leaders within Pickwick Academy Trust schools

Generous contributory pension provision

Family friendly policies

Commitment to flexible working;

Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies

Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff

Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels

People Strategy in place setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff

A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated

Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)

Free annual flu jab

Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)

Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)

Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

We would love to hear from you.

Contact details:

If you require any further details regarding the role, or would like to arrange a visit to get a flavour of our fabulous school, please feel free to contact Mrs Emma Baker (Admin Manager) at Emma.Baker@greentrees.wilts.sch.uk

We would love to hear from you.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

How to apply

Closing date: 12.00noon on Friday 31st October 2025

Interview: Monday 17th November 2025 (am)

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following linkhttps://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Greentrees Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 423 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Greentrees Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greentrees-primary-school

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