Teaching Assistant with MDSA at Oakhurst Community Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/OCPS/81833
  Location
Pioneer Road, Oakhurst, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2HY
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£24,926.00 - £26,422.00 Annually (FTE)
  Closing Date
9:00am, 20th Feb 2026
  Start Date
16/03/2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Week commencing 2 March 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Week commencing 2 March 2026
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About this Role

Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant 

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026

Hours per week: MDSA 25 hours 8.45-3.15 Monday to Friday (30 min unpaid break per day)

Pay Rate:  K Scale depending on experience.

Working weeks: Term Time only

 

Midday Supervisory Assistant 

Type of role: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2026

Hours per week: 5 hours per week 12.15-13.15

Pay rate: K Scale depending on experience.

Working Weeks: Term time only. 

What you'll be doing:

  • Working closely with the class teacher, SENDCO, and Headteacher to support learning in a variety of settings- from one-to-one and small groups to the whole class.
  • Helping children access the curriculum  and thrive in their learning , building both their skills and their confidence.
  • Playing an active role in nurturing the emotional, physical and educational development of every pupil.
  • Supporting children with a wide range of needs, using creativity and patience to help them succeed.

MDSA Duties will include:

  • Putting out tables and benches.
  • Supervising and support lunches being eaten in the dining hall.
  • Supervise lunchtime play on the playground and field, encouraging positive interactions and dealing with incidents.
  • Wipe up and clean tables and the hall floor, putting away benches and tables.
  • Keeping children safe throughout lunchtime.

What we can offer you:

  • A warm, welcoming and supportive school community where staff and pupils are valued.
  • Friendly, respectful children who are eager to learn and our proud of their school.
  • The chance to be part of a forward-thinking, growing Multi-Academy Trust with plenty of opportunities to develop.
  • Access to an employee health and wellbeing service to support you both professionally and personally.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) and relevant identity, qualification and disqualification by association checks before a formal offer is made, contracting is undertaken, and induction commences within our school. 

For further details please download our safeguarding policy.

Closing date for this role is 0900 on 20 February 2026, Grove Learning Trust reserve the right to close this advert early.



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