Pickwick Academy Trust
Teaching Assistant & MDSA EDV/2026/AAWGCEPS/66984
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Teaching Assistant & MDSA EDV/2026/AAWGCEPS/66984
Teaching Assistant & MDSA at Alderbury and West Grimstead Church of England Primary School
Location & Contract
- Address: Firs Road, Alderbury, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Working Hours:
- Teaching Assistant: Mon–Fri, 8.45am–3.15pm
- MDSA (Mid-Day Supervision Assistant): Mon–Fri, 12.00pm–1.00pm
- Salary & Pro rata:
- Teaching Assistant (Grade D, 4-6): £25,185–£25,989 p/a (FTE) – £14,546–£15,011 p/a (pro rata ~25.8 hrs)
- MDSA (Grade B3): £24,796 p/a (FTE) – £2,808 p/a (pro rata ~5 hrs)
- Term: Until 31st August, 2027
- Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 5th July, 2026
- Interview Date: Wednesday, 8th July 2026
- Start Date: September 2026
About This Role
Job Summary
Seeking a motivated and creative Teaching Assistant & MDSA to support early learning and lunchtime safety while fostering a thriving school community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting young learners (e.g., confidence, curiosity, foundational skills in early education).
- Ensuring child safety and happiness during lunchtimes and playtimes.
- Collaborating with teaching teams to deliver engaging lessons.
Note: This is a linked role—continuation of both duties is mandatory.
The School & Values
Our Mission
- Foster a wert-building, inclusive, and ambitious primary school environment.
- promoter in teaching; delivering the full learning experience.
- A Church of England school prioritising curriculum variety and student potential.
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How We Work
- Collaborative teamwork – Key to ** Werte** include aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships.
- Expected contributions:
- Set key goals with colleagues/students.
- Apply respect, fairness, kindness, and strong communication.
- Create a vibrant, supportive environment.
Benefits & Culture
Why Choose Pickwick Academy Trust?
As part of 21 thriving schools, you will enjoy:
- Shared expertise & professional growth in collaborative learning.
- Supportive policies to improve staff wellbeing:
- Benefits: Free eye tests, annual flu jab, promotional discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, salary advance.
- Inclusive workplace welcoming:
- Applicants from underrepresented communities
- Disabled/neurodivergent applicants with reasonable adjustments.
Inclusive Recruitment: Meeting priorities under school values and required to accept equity commitments.
Requirements & Key Forms
Safeguarding Commitments
- Mandatory enhanced DBS check (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 exempt).
- Online search for shortlisted candidates (public info review).
- Relevant safeguarding policies apply, with references verified and detailed history provided.
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Documentation:
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- Job Description, Person Specifications and safeguarding policies.
Key Contact.
- For application assistance or queries, email Admin@alderbury.wilts.sch.uk or chat with Headteacher Emily Woolf.
- Visit school to ask questions — you can schedule a tour to meet staff.
School Communities
- School welcome talent pool visitors through the Trust Careers Page (Pickwick).
- Updates eligibility via and manage mandatory reference requests.
Essential Sections
Personal Statements
Add statements addressing the following Pickwick values:
- Please detail how one value (Aspiration, Collaboration, Inclusion, Enjoyment or Nurturing Relationships) resonates most with you & explain how.
Application Process:
- Hard applied via My New Term (MNT) portal, not Indeed.
- Nominate line managers for external referees. Omit CVs submissions in your application.
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