Teaching Assistant Vacancy, with an MDSA role

Ramsbury Primary School, near Marlborough, is looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and committed Teaching Assistant to work within our school. The role also includes a lunchtime Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA).

We are offering a full-time role, working Monday to Friday 08:40-15:15 or a part-time role working two days per week, Thursdays and Fridays 08:40-15:15.

The TA role involves supporting pupils learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work. The MDSA role includes the supervision of pupils, either in the lunch hall or outside, during lunchtime activities.

Required Knowledge and Personal attributes

The successful candidate will:

have GCSEs at Grade C/Grade 4 or above in English and Maths

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

have strong organisational skills, manage time effectively and be flexible and creative

hold high expectations of themselves and of the children

We can offer:

a dedicated, committed and experienced staff team

a welcoming and happy place to work

enthusiastic, well-behaved children that are eager to learn

excellent professional development

a supportive Governing Body

Salary

Start date: Thursday 3^rd September 2026

End date: One-year fixed term, with the possibility of an extension

Salary: TA - Wiltshire Council Grade E £25,989-£26,824 FTE

MDSA - Wiltshire Council Grade B £24,798 FTE

Contract: Full or Part time and fixed term

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

Closing date: Friday 17^th July, at midday. Interviews will take place W/C 20^th July

Please complete the application form and email to sbm@ramsbury.wilts.sch.uk

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: TAJuly26