Teaching Assistant and Mdsa EDV 2026 Sacevapsl 17281

Teaching Assistant & MDSA at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock New New Job Reference EDV/2026/SACEVAPSL/17281 Location 16 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QX Contract Type Permanent/Fixed Term Contract Term Part-Time/Full-Time Salary £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Grade D pay point, 4-6, £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (DOE) FTE Closing Date Midday, Fri 9th Oct, 2026 Positions Available 1 Positions Available 1 Interview Date(s) 16th October 2026 Interview Date(s) 16th October 2026 Share About This Role 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. 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 admin@st-andrews-laverstock.wilts.sch.uk 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. 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 If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;
• External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in. Safeguarding Statement Safeguarding 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) 2026 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. Related Documents
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• Teaching Assistant - Job Descr..docx Contact Details Dazz Budgell admin@st-andrews-laverstock.wilts.sch.uk St Andrew's Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings:
• Please enter your personal statement below. In addition, please answer the following question: Which of the Pickwick Academy Trust's values resonates most with you, and why? (Aspiration, Collaboration, Inclusion, Enjoyment or Nurturing Relationships Share Positions Available 1 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. 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 admin@st-andrews-laverstock.wilts.sch.uk 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. 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 If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;
• External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.
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• Pickwick AcademyApplicant Inf...pdf
• Teaching Assistant - Job Descr..docx St Andrew's Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings:
• Please enter your personal statement below. In addition, please answer the following question: Which of the Pickwick Academy Trust's values resonates most with you, and why? (Aspiration, Collaboration, Inclusion, Enjoyment or Nurturing Relationships St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock Open Data obtained from: Department for Education +− Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap 16 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 1QX 01722503590 http://www.st-andrews-laverstock.wilts.sch.uk/ View our Careers Page View Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page Related Documents
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