Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typeFixed termFull-time equivalent salary£23,114.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (FTE)TA - actual salary £9162 - £9471 per annum plus MDSA - actual salary £2533 per annumTeaching Assistant and MDSA job summaryTeaching Assistant and MDSA Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a member of staff to perform the roles of both a part-time Teaching Assistant and MDSA on a fixed-term contract, based at Longford Primary School.Hours: Teaching Assistant -15 hours per week, 9 - 12.00noon, Monday and Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD Days).MDSA - 5 hours per week, 12.00noon - 1.00pm, Monday and Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD Days).Salary range:Teaching Assistant- D4-D6 £23,114 - £23,893 pro rata per annum, actual salary £9162 - £9471 per annumMDSA - B2 £22,366 pro rata per annum, actual salary £2533 per annumStart date: 4th November 2024 or as soon as possibleBoth roles are interlinked so if the employee resigns from one they will have to resign from the other one at the same time too.Longford is a small friendly village school, set in beautiful countryside, within a short distance of the city of Salisbury. Our school family is caring and committed to ensuring that all pupils flourish. Our small class sizes ensure that we know our children extremely well. We believe in the power of education to change lives for the better. At Longford this involves working in partnership with parents, nurturing the development of the whole child and instilling a love of life-long learning.We are looking to appoint a new member to our team to perform the role of Teaching Assistant and MDSA at Longford Primary School.As a Teaching Assistant and MDSA you must be committed and flexible, be able to support groups and individual children with their learning. Being able to work as part of a team is essential as well as being able to use your own initiative. The successful candidates will need excellent communication and liaison skills and will be closely supported by a class teacher and wider team.Duties will include: Supporting pupils learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work. The exact tasks will depend on the learning support needs of the pupil/s Supporting pupils self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development Provide physical/personal care to pupils where required Supporting the teacher/s Supporting the curriculum - Support the delivery of the English and Mathematics curriculum along with other aspects of both the National Curriculum and the enhanced curriculum offered by the school. Support the schoole.g.assisting with setting up, storing and retrieving and general maintenance of classroom equipment and teaching aids. We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being able to work as part of a team is essential, as well as being able to use your own initiative. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential.The jobholder must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This will involve undertaking annual Safeguard training and using school reporting systems for any Safeguard concerns.Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information.Interested candidates are required to apply by 12.00noon on 14th October 2024Interviews will be conducted on Friday 18th October 2024At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activityPickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.