Teaching Assistant and MDSA
Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD7 days remaining to apply
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
10 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,656.00 - £25,183.00 Annually (FTE) Grade B / D
Teaching Assistant and MDSA job summary
Teaching Assistant & MDSA
Alderbury & West Grimstead CofE Primary School
Contract: Maternity Fixed-Term Contract, Part-time, 12 hours per week
Closing date: Midday, Friday 17th October 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025
Job summary;
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team fulfilling the combined roles of part-time Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) at Alderbury & West Grimstead CofE Primary School.
The ideal candidate will be dedicated, adaptable, and able to support both individual pupils and groups in their learning. Strong teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently when required. Successful applicants will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will receive guidance and support from the class teacher and the wider school team.
Teaching Assistant
Salary: Grade D, 4-6 £24,404-£25,183 (DOE) pro rata
Actual Salary: Teaching Assistant, (DOE) pro rata
MDSA:
Salary: Grade B2, £23,656 pro rata
Actual Salary: £2,679 per annum pro rata
Why choose us?
We believe that everyone has a part to play in the education of our pupils. We value the relationships between our staff, governors and the wider community. As a Church of England school, we are also fortunate to enjoy close links with our churches in the local area. We all work together to ensure that children enjoy the challenges of a varied and inspiring curriculum that develops their curiosity and thirst for knowledge.
We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to Naomi Defriend Admin@alderbury.wilts.sch.uk We would love to hear from you.
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Pickwick Academy Trust’s vision, strategy and mission is underpinned by our moral purpose to provide the best education and curriculum for the children we serve, and is based on the values of: aspiration; collaboration; inclusion; enjoyment; and nurturing relationships, with the intention of empowering children to become life-long learners, global citizens and deep thinkers.
We provide a strong ethical framework that enables children to make thoughtful, positive choices, and are committed to providing a high quality and educationally stimulating learning environment, led by exceptional and dedicated staff.
If you're eager to contribute and collaborate with driven, compassionate, and committed individuals, we encourage you to apply. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who are unwavering in their pursuit of our shared vision.
We offer an excellent staff benefits package, employees have access to a dedicated wellbeing hub, a cycle-to-work scheme, and a wide range of health and lifestyle perks. We support flexible working arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and are committed to your ongoing career and professional development through training opportunities, learning resources, and clear progression pathways.
Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.
As a Diversity & Inclusion and a Disability Confident Committed employer, Pickwick Academy Trust warmly welcomes 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, including MNT, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
Safeguarding
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.
References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 141 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Alderbury and West Grimstead School (AWGS) is located 4 miles east of Salisbury and enjoys a delightful semirural location. As a Church School, our Vision “Foundations for Life” is based on the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. We provide a caring and nurturing community and aim to give every child the best possible foundation for their life, both in terms of their academic achievements and pastoral care. The school has excellent links with the local community, through the parish churches and also through other community groups.
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