Wiltshire Council
Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant
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Salary: Teaching Assistant - Grade D-E (£13.05-£13.90 per hour) MDSA - £12.85 per hour
Hours of work: Part time 31.25 hours per week (30 minutes per day working as MDSA)
Contract: Temporary Fixed Term
A bit about us:
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. Find out more about us on our school website: www.horningsham.wilts.sch.uk
All about the role:
Could you be the caring, enthusiastic Teaching Partner (Teaching Assistant) we’re looking for? Horningsham Primary School is looking for an excellent Teaching Partner to join our friendly and supportive team from September 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in our thriving village school, set in the unique grounds of the Longleat Estate, supporting children to flourish socially, emotionally and academically.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Partner (Teaching Assistant) and MDSA to join our supportive and friendly team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is caring and nurturing.
- Is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Can build positive relationships.
- Can work as part of a team.
- Is proactive and flexible, showing initiative in the classroom and around the school.
- Is willing to learn and reflect.
- Will be confident working with mixed-age groups, adapting support to meet the needs of individual learners.
- Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting would be desirable, but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and a genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning.
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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 great school, in a beautiful village location.
- Happy and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
- A highly committed, supportive and hardworking team.
- 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!
Temporary/Fixed Term (to cover staff absence): Full-Time, term time only (38 weeks per year)
This is a temporary fixed term position to cover staff absence. The contract will end when the substantive postholder returns to work or when the cover arrangement is no longer required.
31.25 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8.30am-3.15pm, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break. This role also includes 30 minutes per day as a Midday Supervisory Assistant.
There may be an opportunity to work up to 2 additional hours per week delivering after-school clubs.
Find out more and apply:
To apply, please download the application form HPS_Application_Form_for_Teaching_Partner_and_MDSA.docx and click the ‘apply now’ button below to upload your completed application form and covering letter online. Please note: CV's will not be considered.
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Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our School Business Manager, Sara Elston, to find out more or arrange a tour: admin@horningsham.wilts.sch.uk.
Closing date (and time): Tuesday 15th September 2026 9:00am
Interview date: Monday 21st September 2026
Commencement date: September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
This 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 Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
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