Current Vacancies: 

Combined Teaching Assistant/MDSA

Salary: 

  • TA Grade E £25,183 pro-rata (£13.05 per hour)
  • MDSA Grade B £23,656 pro-rata (£12.26 per hour)

Hours of work: This post is for 19 hours 30 minutes in total to be worked across 5 mornings/lunchtime sessions per week as follows:

  • 12 hours in the Teaching Assistant role (Grade E)
  • 7 hours 30 minutes as MDSA (Grade B)

Contract type: Specific Purpose, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)

A bit about us:

Urchfont Primary is a thriving village school set in the beautiful village of Urchfont, near Devizes, Wiltshire. The school is at the centre of a vibrant community, with a highly committed staff and a dedicated governing body. As part of the Salisbury Diocese we have active links with the church.

The School is in process of joining EQUA-Mead Learning Trust and it is intended that we will have transferred by September 2025.

All about the role:

We are looking for aOne to One Teaching Assistant to join the staff team at Urchfont CE Primary School as soon as possible. While this post will be associated with an individual named pupil, you may at any time be required to work with any pupil within the school. 

We invite applications from candidates who: 

  • Is flexible and able to work collaboratively with other members of staff
  • Is an excellent communicator committed to being part of an effective team within the whole school community
  • Is patient and understanding when working with children
  • Is self-motivated and reliable
  • Has excellent behaviour management skills
  • Has a willingness to undertake training
  • Is enthusiastic with a good sense of humour

Ideally, you will also have some experience of working with a pupil with complex needs but training will be given if not.

Find out more and apply:

Further information and the application form can be found on the school’s website: www.urchfont.wilts.sch.uk or by contacting Mrs Rachael Atkins on 01380 840793.  Candidates are also welcome to to contact the school and arrange to visit and meet with the Headteacher.

To apply online, please submit your application form and covering letter via Wiltshire Council's job site: https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk Please note: CV's will not be considered. 

Closing date (and time): Midday Monday 12th May 2025

Interview date:  Thursday 22nd May 2025

Commencement date:  as soon as possible

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.

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Vacancies when they arise will be advertised here and on the Wiltshire Council Career Site.

Urchfont 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. Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant will be required to apply for a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. Disclosure will contain details of formal cautions, reprimands and final warnings, as well as convictions. The school will arrange for the disclosure on your behalf and will pay the necessary fee. Having a criminal conviction will not automatically exclude you from employment. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence committed.

References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview.