Horningsham is a thriving village school set in the unique grounds of the Longleat Estate in Wiltshire, near Warminster. It is a very special place to work and this is a great opportunity to join our united team who work hard to ensure that our children flourish socially, emotionally and academically. We pride ourselves in offering a vast range of enrichment opportunities which complement our vibrant curriculum. Our motto Together We Learn, is at the heart of everything that we do. We are well supported by parents, governors and our local community and all share high expectations of everyone in the school.
All about the role:
We are searching for an excellent Teaching Partner (Teaching Assistant) to work 2 days per week from September 2025 supporting our brilliant teachers with delivering high-quality education for our pupils. This role would also hold an additional MDSA post for 30 minutes per day to supervise our children during the lunch period.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistant/MDSA to join our supportive and friendly team.
The ideal candidate will:
* Be passionate about supporting childrens learning and development.
* Be confident in working with mixed-age groups, adapting support to meet the needs of individual learners.
* Have good literacy and numeracy skills.
* Promote inclusive practice, ensuring all children feel valued, supported and able to achieve their potential.
* Work closely with class teachers to help deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences both indoors and outdoors.
* Be proactive and flexible, showing initiative in the classroom and around the school.
* Build positive relationships with children, staff, parents and carers.
* Support the wider school community by contributing to school events, enrichment activities and daily routines.
* Be a team player who is willing to learn, reflect and grow in their role.
* Be calm, nurturing, motivated and committed to helping children thrive.
Additional responsibilities, as part of the MDSA role:
* Supervise, support and interact with children of all ages in the different areas around the school (playground, school hall etc.) whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities.
* Facilitate and support a variety of outdoor play activities for the children at lunchtime.
* Provide basic first aid when needed.
* Support the catering team in serving lunches.
* Clean and tidy the school dinner hall.
In return, we can offer:
* A good school, in a beautiful village location.
* Great children who are happy and enthusiastic to come to school and learn.
* A highly committed, supportive and hard working team.
* A welcoming, inclusive school with a caring environment.
* A positive relationship with parents, our community and a supportive Governing Body.
* A comprehensive, and supportive, induction process.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Networking with other support staff across the Compass Collaboration.
* A positive, respectful culture that values wellbeing and work/life balance.
* Great links with Longleat!
To apply, please click the apply button and continue to our careers website to complete our online application form.
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