About

• Salary: TA: £13.05 per hours / MDSA: £12.65 per hour
• Hours of work: Two days per week, 11 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant and 2 hours per week as a MDSA.
• Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026
• This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Palladian Academy Trust for further information.

A bit about us

• The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’
• Churchfields, the Village School is a thriving two site rural Church of England primary school, based at Atworth and Monkton Farleigh villages. Both sites teach in mixed-age classes with an all through primary age range at both bases. Both sites are easily accessible from Bristol and Bath.

All about the role

• An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated part-time teaching assistant to join our wonderful school family at the Atworth base.
• We are proud to be a diverse workforce where everyone plays a vital role. Working primarily under direction of the Class Teacher and the SENDCo you will support pupils with their planned learning activities and programmes. The role also involves working as a MDSA during lunch times.
• This is a rewarding role where you will be supporting young people on their educational journey, inspiring them to break barriers and communicating with parents to establish positive home/school relationships.

We are looking for exceptional individuals that can demonstrate

• A dedication to making a difference to young people’s lives and educational journey.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students and colleagues.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in diverse classroom environments.
• A commitment to continual learning and growth.
• The vision and values of Churchfields The Village School and the Palladian Academy Trust.
• Experience in an educational or similar setting is an advantage but not essential. Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from candidates keen for a rewarding and purposeful career change who feel strongly about achieving equitable outcomes for all.
• This is a fixed term contract until 31 August 2026, working 5.5 hours per day as a Teaching Assistant, and 1 hour as a MDSA, across two days. The post is term time only plus one Trust Development Day.

Find out more and apply

• If you are passionate about education and our core purpose of working to support pupils to be their best selves, then Palladian Academy Trust are keen to hear from you.
• Please complete your online application, using the job description and person specification to support your application, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role by midnight, Sunday 1 March 2026.
• Applications: Please return your application through the website.
• https://www.palladianacademytrust.com/
• Then go to “work with us”, then click on Vacancies
• Job description and Person specification
• Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 1 March 2026
• Interviews: Early March 2026
• Commencement date:After all pre-employment checks have been completed
• 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.
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• Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.