Job Description

1250 - Westwood-With-Iford Primary
25/01/2026


Teaching Assistant (& MDSA)


The job requirements are detailed below.


Job details

Salary

Teaching Assistant paid at Grade D4
MDSA paid at Grade B2

Contractual hours

12.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Job category

Teaching Assistant

Date posted

16/12/2025

Job reference

PAT-R391




Job overview


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.'

Westwood with Iford Primary School is a small school with only two classes but with a big heart. We are proud to be part of Palladian Academy Trust where we offer excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.

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 Westwood with Iford Primary School. The role will also involve supporting the midday supervisory team over the children's lunch break.

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 a student with planned learning activities and programmes.

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 Westwood with Iford 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 11.5 hours per week as a Teaching Assistant and 2 hours per week as a MDSA, working over two days a week. The post is term time only plus one Trust Development Day.

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.

Visits to our school are welcomed, our children and staff would be delighted to meet you before the formal interview process. Please telephone the school office on 01225 862408 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

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 25 January 2026.
Teaching Assistant (& MDSA)