Pickwick Academy Trust
Teaching Assistant & MDSA EDV/2026/SACEVAPSL/24353
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Teaching Assistant & MDSA at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Laverstock
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Job Reference
EDV/2026/SACEVAPSL/24353
Location
16 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QX
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)
Grade D, 4-6, £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (DOE) FTE
Hours Per Week
17.5 TA and 2.5 MDSA
Closing Date
Midnight, Tue 8th Sep, 2026
Positions Available
2
Interview Date(s)
Wednesday 16th July 2026
About This Role
Teaching Assistant & MDSA
St Andrews CofE Primary School
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TA Salary: Grade D, 4-6, £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (DOE) FTE
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TA Actual Salary: £8.452 - £8,722 per annum (DOE) pro rata
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Contract: Permanent. 17.5 hours per week
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MDSA Salary: Grade B3, £24,796 per annum (DOE) FTE
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MDSA Actual Salary: £562 per annum (DOE) pro rata
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Contract: Permanent, 2.5 hours per week
Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 8th September 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 16th September 2026
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and high-quality Teaching Assistant and MDSA to join our team. We are looking for a committed individual who brings creativity, initiative and a genuine passion for supporting early learning, alongside a strong belief in enabling every child to reach their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a happy, thriving and successful school community. You will work as part of a dedicated and supportive staff team, collaborating closely to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences.
In your role as Teaching Assistant, you will support our youngest learners in developing confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Additionally, in your role as MDSA, you will help ensure that children are safe, happy and engaged during lunchtime and playtimes, working both independently and as part of a team.
Please note: The two roles are linked and form part of the overall employment package. If an employee chooses to resign from one role, they will be required to resign from the other role at the same time.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.
Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.
Our School
At St. Andrew’s, we believe that every child is special and has their own unique talents. Our dedicated and caring team work hard to create a happy, safe, and stimulating environment where our school values are embedded in our daily life. We want every child to feel confident to learn, explore, and reach their full potential, guided by love, honesty, and respect. We encourage curiosity, celebrate effort, and foster a love of learning that will stay with our pupils throughout their lives.
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Contact details
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Joanne Fernie, Headteacher on admin@st-andrews-laverstock.wilts.sch.uk
We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.
Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.
Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?
You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;
- Excellent pension scheme
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing support & counselling
- Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
- Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
- Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
- Free annual flu jab
- Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
- Emergency salary advance scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing career and professional development
Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.
As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
What We Value In Our Team
At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.
You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page
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If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities;
- External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.
- Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
- Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
- Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding
Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.
References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.
Related Documents
- Job Description MDSA - St Andrews.pdf
- Job Description TA -.pdf
- Pickwick Academy_Applicant Information Pack Feb 2026.pdf
- Reference Requirements For Applicants.pdf
Contact Details
Joanne Fernie
admin@st-andrews-laverstock.wilts.sch.uk
Positions Available
2
About This Role
Teaching Assistant & MDSA
St Andrews CofE Primary School
-
TA Salary: Grade D, 4-6, £25,185 - £25,989 per annum (DOE) FTE
-
TA Actual Salary: £8.452 - £8,722 per annum (DOE) pro rata
-
Contract: Permanent. 17.5 hours per week
-
MDSA Salary: Grade B3, £24,796 per annum (DOE) FTE
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