TA and MDSA

Salary: TA:
Salary range: D4-D6 - £26,016-£26,847 FTE
- Actual Salary: £16,205 - £16,723 per annum MDSA:
Salary: B3 £ 25,614 FTE
- Actual Salary: £1,450 per annum

Hours of work: Part time, TA:

Working hours:

27.5 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days) Working pattern:
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12noon plus 1.00pm to 3.00pm MDSA:

Working hours:

2.5 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days) Working pattern:
Monday to Friday, 12noon to 12.30pm

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Ivy Lane Primary School for further information.

Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old. We believe in ‘Learning for Life’, aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning.

The school community really is a special place to learn. Ofsted March 2026 recognised this; “Leaders demonstrate a commitment to pupils’ wellbeing and safeguarding, they create a sense of belonging for all pupils, and support staff's wellbeing, which is reflected in a positive team culture”. Our school values of ‘Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves’ underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision.

We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children. We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school. 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.

We are seeking to appoint a committed and flexible individual to a linked role as a Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and liaison skills and will work closely with the class teacher and wider team to provide high-quality support across the classroom. In addition, the role includes responsibilities as an MDSA, supporting children during lunchtime in both the dining hall and on the playground to help ensure a safe and positive environment.

The successful candidate will be a team player, able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff, and will receive close support and guidance from teachers and colleagues.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and…