Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Salary: Teaching Assistant: Grade D - E (12.65-13.47 per hour) Dependent on experience / MDSA: B2 (12.26 per hour)

Hours of work: You will be required to work2 days per week 8.30am - 3.15pm (Thursday and Friday).Term time only 38 weeks per year. Including half hour unpaid lunch.

Contract type: Permanent Part-Time

Horningsham is a thriving village school set in the unique grounds of the Longleat Estate in Wiltshire near Warminster. It is a very special place to work and this is a great opportunity to join our united team who work hard to ensure that our children flourish socially emotionally and academically. We pride ourselves in offering a vast range of enrichment opportunities which complement our vibrant curriculum. Our motto Together We Learn is at the heart of everything that we do. We are well supported by parents governors and our local community and all share high expectations of everyone in the school.

All about the role:

We are searching for an excellent Teaching Partner (Teaching Assistant) to work 2 days per week from September 2025 supporting our brilliant teachers with delivering high-quality education for our pupils. This role would also hold an additional MDSA post for 30 minutes per day to supervise our children during the lunch period.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant/MDSA to join our supportive and friendly team.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about supporting childrens learning and development.
• Be confident in working with mixed-age groups adapting support to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Promote inclusive practice ensuring all children feel valued supported and able to achieve their potential.
• Work closely with class teachers to help deliver engaging high-quality learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.
• Be proactive and flexible showing initiative in the classroom and around the school.
• Build positive relationships with children staff parents and carers.
• Support the wider school community by contributing to school events enrichment activities and daily routines.
• Be a team player who is willing to learn reflect and grow in their role.
• Be calm nurturing motivated and committed to helping children thrive.

Additional responsibilities as part of the MDSA role:

• Supervise support and interact with children of all ages in the different areas around the school (playground school hall etc.) whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities.
• Facilitate and support a variety of outdoor play activities for the children at lunchtime.
• Provide basic first aid when needed.
• Support the catering team in serving lunches.
• Clean and tidy the school dinner hall.

In return we can offer:

• A good school in a beautiful village location.
• Great children who are happy and enthusiastic to come to school and learn.
• A highly committed supportive and hard working team.
• A welcoming inclusive school with a caring environment.
• A positive relationship with parents our community and a supportive Governing Body.
• A comprehensive and supportive induction process.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Networking with other support staff across the Compass Collaboration.
• A positive respectful culture that values wellbeing and work/life balance.
• Great links with Longleat!

Find out more and apply:

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Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our Admin and Finance Officer Sara Elston to find out more or arrange a tour

Horningsham Primary School Church Street Horningsham Warminster Wiltshire BA12 7LW

To apply online please download the application formand click the apply now button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter (including experience interests and personal qualities).
Please note: CVs will not be considered.

Closing date (and time): 9.00am Tuesday 7^th October

Interview date: Tuesday 14^th October

Commencement date: Week commencing: 3^rd November 2025 (or as soon as possible)

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Horningsham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow Safer Recruitment procedures and all applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.