Teaching Assistant & MDSA
Wiltshire Council · Chippenham
Salary: TA SCP 6 / MDSA SCP 3
Hours of work: Part time 30.75 hours per week
Contract: Temporary Fixed Term until July 2027
A bit about us:
Frogwell Primary School is a caring and highly inclusive one form entry mainstream school with a supportive and welcoming staff team. Our school also hosts a Resource Base for pupils with complex learning needs.
Location: Frogwell Primary School, Derriads Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0DG
Hours: 5.15 hours per day as a Teaching Assistant, plus 1 hour per day as a Midday Supervisor (MDSA)
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Contract Length: Fixed-term until 23 July 2027
All about the role:
Frogwell Primary School is seeking a committed, enthusiastic and nurturing Teaching Assistant with MDSA duties to join our supportive and inclusive team, working within our Complex Needs Resource Base.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including communication and interaction difficulties, learning needs and social, emotional and physical needs. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide individualised support, helping pupils develop their independence, communication, confidence and learning skills in a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
The successful candidate will understand the importance of building positive relationships, recognising each child's individual strengths and needs, and adapting their approach to help every pupil feel valued, included and able to thrive.
The role also includes lunchtime supervision duties, supporting pupils during lunch and play to ensure their safety, wellbeing and positive social interaction.
Working as part of the Resource Base team, you will support pupils individually, in small groups and, where appropriate, alongside their peers in the wider school environment.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils' learning and development through activities tailored to their individual needs and abilities.
- Supporting the development of communication, language, literacy, numeracy and social interaction skills.
- Helping pupils develop independence, self-help skills and confidence in their daily routines.
- Using appropriate communication approaches, visual resources and other strategies to support understanding and engagement.
- Promoting positive behaviour through consistent, calm and supportive approaches, including helping pupils regulate their emotions.
- Supporting pupils with personal care, mobility, physical needs or medical requirements, where necessary and in accordance with training and school procedures.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, families and other professionals to support pupils' individual targets and progress.
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that recognises and celebrates every child's achievements.
- Providing lunchtime supervision, supporting pupils' safety, wellbeing and positive interactions during lunch and play.
- Following school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and the care of pupils with additional needs.
Why Join Frogwell Primary School?
- A caring, inclusive school community where every child is valued.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of pupils with additional needs.
- A supportive and professional staff team committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- The chance to develop your skills and experience within a specialist Resource Base setting.
Frogwell Primary School is an exciting place to work, with a clear vision, strong values and a commitment to enabling every child to thrive. We are looking for someone who shares our belief that every child deserves to feel safe, be treated with kindness and be supported to aim high.
Find out more and apply:
For further information, please refer to the job description and personal specification.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th November 2026
Please visit our website for further information about the school www.frogwell.co.uk . Please make sure you read the Job Description and Person Specification in full and ensure your applications addresses these. admin@frogwell.wilts.sch.uk.
Closing date (and time): Thursday 12th November 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 16th November 2026
Commencement date: ASAP
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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
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