Salary: Teaching Partner: Grade D - E (£13.05 - £13.90 per hour). Dependent on experience.
MDSA: B3 (£12.85 per hour)
Contract type: Full-time Temporary (to cover staff absence). The contract will end when the substantive postholder returns to work or when the cover arrangement is no longer required.
Hours: 8.30am - 3.15pm (Monday-Friday) Term Time Only (38 weeks per year). Including half hour unpaid lunch.
Work Location: On site at Horningsham Primary School
A bit about us:
Horningsham is a thriving village school set in the unique grounds of the Longleat Estate in Wiltshire, near Warminster. It is a very special place to work and this is a great opportunity to join our united team who work hard to ensure that our children flourish socially, emotionally and academically. We pride ourselves in offering a vast range of enrichment opportunities which complement our vibrant curriculum. Our motto ‘Together We Learn’, is at the heart of everything that we do. We are well supported by parents, governors and our local community and all share high expectations of everyone in the school.
All about the role:
Could you be the caring, enthusiastic Teaching Partner (Teaching Assistant) we’re looking for? Horningsham Primary School is looking for an excellent Teaching Partner to join our friendly and supportive team from September 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in our thriving village school, set in the unique grounds of the Longleat Estate, supporting children to flourish socially, emotionally and academically.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Teaching Partner (Teaching Assistant) and MDSA to join our supportive and friendly team.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is caring and nurturing.
- Is passionate about supporting children’s learning and development.
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Can build positive relationships.
- Can work as part of a team.
- Is proactive and flexible, showing initiative in the classroom and around the school.
- Is willing to learn and reflect.
- Will be confident working with mixed-age groups, adapting support to meet the needs of individual learners.
Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting would be desirable, but we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills and a genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning.
Additional responsibilities, as part of the MDSA role:
- Supervise, support and interact with children of all ages in the different areas around the school (playground, school hall etc.) whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities.
- Facilitate and support a variety of outdoor play activities for the children at lunchtime.
- Provide basic first aid when needed.
- Support the catering team in serving lunches.
- Clean and tidy the school dinner hall.
In return, we can offer:
- A great school, in a beautiful village location.
- Happy and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
- A highly committed, supportive and hardworking team.
- A comprehensive and supportive induction process.
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Networking with other support staff across the Compass Collaboration.
- A positive, respectful culture that values wellbeing and work/life balance.
- Great links with Longleat!
Find out more and apply:
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact our School Business Manager, Sara Elston, to find out more or arrange a tour: admin@horningsham.wilts.sch.uk
Applications should be submitted by downloading and completing in full the application form and writing an accompanying letter stating experience, interests and personal qualities. Applications on CVs will not be considered.
Closing date (and time): 9.00am Tuesday 15th September 2026
Interview date: Monday 21st September 2026
Commencement date: September 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
Horningsham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to the school’s safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks as appropriate. An online search will also be undertaken as part of our safer recruitment process.