Teaching Assistant and MDSA/Playleader

1 week ago

Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Career Site Full time £25,500 - £32,824 per year


Salary: £25,989-£26,824 (FTE- Term time only)
Hours of work: 8.40am-3.15pm TA (27 hours 55 minutes per week) and 12.00pm-12.30pm MDSA (1 hour 30 minutes per week) working during term time.
Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St John's Catholic Primary School for further information.

All about the role:
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant and MDSA/Playleader to support children with complex learning needs at St John's catholic Primary School.

The successful candidate will be someone who: 

  • Supports the Catholic ethos of our school, knowing all are welcome. 
  • Has experience working with children who have complex special educational needs 
  • Is professional, flexible and able to work collaboratively with other members of the staff team. 
  • 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. 
  • Has a good knowledge of how to support learning and has practical ideas on how to achieve this. 
  • Has a willingness to undertake training, including Team Teach 
  • Has excellent behaviour management skills 
  • Is enthusiastic with a good sense of humour
  • Will support OPAL play

In return we can offer a very supportive and friendly working environment, all necessary training and children who are a joy to teach. 

Find out more and apply:
Further information can be obtained from Pam Poulter, School Business Manager on or by email on -johns- 

Application forms and other documents can be found on the school website Covering letters are welcomed as part of the application, however, we are unable to accept CV's. Visits to the school can be arranged and are encouraged.

Closing date (and time): 9.00am 7th November 2025
Interview date: 11th November 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.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. 

Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.


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