At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with complex needs and help them thrive in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Join Mountford Manor Primary School, a friendly and supportive community in Swindon.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Be part of a dedicated team with strong values and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your own skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with SEN/SEMH needs and a passion for inspiring young learners.
The predicted salary is between 16934 - 17753 £ per year.
About This Role
The role: SEN Teaching Assistant (complex needs provision) and MDSA (combined role).
Hours: SEN TA – 28 hours (term‑time only, 39 working weeks) ; MDSA – 3 hours per week (term‑time only, 38 working weeks). Contract: Permanent.
Salary
- SEN TA role TWHF NJC K4‑K7 – £16,934.14 – 17,753.11 per year.
- MDSA role TWHF NJC J3 – £1,740.49 per week.
Mountford Manor Primary School is a friendly, vibrant primary school based in Swindon.
Our vision is to provide a caring and vibrant community where each individual is challenged and inspired to reach their full potential and develop a zest for lifelong learning.
We work to provide all pupils with a solid academic footing, ensuring every child reaches their full potential, especially in English, maths, science, and computing.
Our school also aims to help children develop as people, secure in knowing who they are and what they want from life.
In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas – a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.
We’re looking for an outstanding Teaching Assistant & MDSA to join our hard‑working team.
If you are looking to continue your career as a SEN Teaching Assistant & MDSA in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, we want to hear from you.
Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.
- All About You
- An excellent Teaching Assistant who loves working with children and helps inspire them to achieve their potential.
- An 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.
Why Work for us?
- 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.
- The Advantages of joining our Federation
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Menopause support network
- Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More
- Discounts for Teachers – all staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
- Blue Light Discount
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Development
- Access to up‑to‑date training on safeguarding and child protection, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
- CPD Programme
- Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
- Pension / Leave and Service
- 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
Ready to Apply?
We hope we have given you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to join us, please apply today – we look 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 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.
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