Teaching AssistantEDV​/SMBGVCCEPS

About This Role

St. Mary’s Broughton Gifford C of E Primary School is based in a beautiful rural setting with extensive grounds and forest school. Children have access to lots of outdoor learning opportunities. We are extremely proud of our happy children who love to learn and are committed to providing them with an engaging education. As a close-knit community, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where children are at the heart of everything we do.

Our Christian vision is central to the decisions and development of our school, fostering a spirit of respect, generosity, wisdom and community to all those that we meet.

The Role:

Teaching Assistant and MDSA

TA

Hours:

17.5, working weeks 39

MDSA Salary: WHFNJC J Grade

MDSA

Hours:

7.5, working weeks 38

Contract:

Fixed Term until 22nd July 2026

• Excellent Teaching Assistant who loves to work with children and helps to inspire them to achieve their potential.
• Outstanding team-player who enjoys working with others and being involved in school life.
• Committed to their own professional development journey.
• Experienced in working with children with SEN and/or SEMH needs.

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

• Discounts for Teachers – All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.