Teaching Assistant Vacancy, with an MDSA role

Ramsbury Primary School, near Marlborough, is looking for someone who has a passion for nurturing young minds and supporting children.

If you are an enthusiastic, kind and committed person, looking for a supportive school community, this is the perfect role for you. This position also includes supporting pupils’ self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development, and to support the class teacher in the delivery of the National Curriculum. The role also includes a lunchtime Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA), supporting and supervising children either in the lunch hall or other areas in the school, whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities.

The roles are available on a fixed-term contract for 1 year initially, working full-time 08:30 - 15:30, term time only. We will also accept applications for part-time, working 3 days per week, from strong candidates. We also have an additional vacancy as an After School Club Assistant, working until 17:00, should this be of interest.

Required Knowledge and Personal attributes

Required Knowledge and Experience:

have GCSEs at Grade B/Grade 5 or above in English and Maths

have an ability to build good working relationships with both pupils and adults

hold high expectations of themselves and of the children

engage in outdoor learning with continuous provision, that encourages creativity and exploration

Required Personal Qualities:

Friendly and approachable

Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently

Salary

TA - Wiltshire Council Grade E £25,183-£25,992 FTE, £13.05-£13.47/hour (prior to the 2025/26 Pay Award)

MDSA - Wiltshire Council Grade B £23,656 FTE, £12.26/hour (prior to the 2025/26 Pay Award)

More Information

Start date: 2 September 2025

Contract: Full time or part time, and fixed term (term time only, 39 weeks a year)

Closing date: Thursday 3rd July, midday.

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Please complete and return the above forms to:

Keelin Mathias, School Business Manager on sbm@ramsbury.wilts.sch.uk or call 01672 520244

Safeguarding

Ramsbury 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. All applicants will be subject to a enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

Job reference: TAJune25