1:1 MDSA
Palgrave Church of England Primary School, Nr Diss, Suffolk, IP22 1AG14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday 12pm - 1:00pm
Contract type
- Fixed term - As this is a 1:1 post, this contract will terminate as and when the Child leaves the School.
Pay scale
- Grade 2, Point 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
A One-to-One Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) will be assigned a specific pupil and will undertake the following duties for that pupil.
Job Purpose
Direct supervision of designated pupil throughout the midday break; from the end of morning session until the start of the afternoon session.
Maintain an acceptable standard of conduct and safety as laid out in the school policies, by dealing with any problem, minor injuries and reporting breaches of discipline to an appropriate member of staff.
Duties and Specific Responsibilities
Assist in the care of the whole child including toileting,changing as required.
Assist the pupil with eating during lunchtime.
Assist the pupil to move and set up equipment and furniture.
All duties will be carried out within recognised procedures or guidelines.
May include ad hoc duties, which require some initiative.
Will make day-to-day decisions about own workload.
There will be some need to interpret information or situations and to solve straightforward problems.
Exchanges orally or in writing varied information with a range of audiences.
Problems will be referred to line manager.
No direct responsibility for supervising others, but may involve demonstrating duties or giving advice and guidance to new employees or others.
What the school offers its staff
The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.
Further information about the job
Please visit our website: www.sites.google.com/tilian.org.uk/palgrave to find out more about us.
If you require any further information about this job or would like to visit the school, please contact Mrs Leanne Knights (lknights@tilian.org.uk)
Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding
The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.
When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:
If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential).
During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children
If you accept a post at one of our schools you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.
Important documents to read
Safeguarding Policy
Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff
Staff Induction Policy
Submitting an application
Please ensure that you complete all relevant information on the application and email this to Mrs Leanne Knights (lknights@tilian.org.uk). Covering letters are acceptable but CVs are not.
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th June 2026 1pm
Interviews : Week Commencing 6th July 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
About Palgrave Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 84 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Palgrave Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- elawson@tilian.org.uk
Dear Applicant,
It is my pleasure to introduce you to our wonderful school in the village of Palgrave, near Diss. We are a buzzing Church of England school where our values shine through every day.
On any given day you might hear brass instruments rehearsing, see muddy wellies returning from Forest School, or watch our minibus heading off to a sports event.
We provide an inclusive environment where every child is known and valued. Staff speak warmly about helping children grow into confident, curious learners who achieve well, and pupils themselves describe our school as kind, fun and supportive.
Our school is deeply rooted in the community, with strong relationships with families, the church and local partners that help create a genuine sense of belonging. Our dedicated and collaborative team shares expertise and
learns from one another.
We are seeking an inspirational leader who is ambitious for our pupils, staff and community and who understands and thrives on the challenges of a small school. We look forward to welcoming a Headteacher who will lead our
“small but mighty” school with energy, warmth and vision. You will join a dedicated team, supportive families and children who are eager to learn. We welcome applications from candidates who are currently Deputies or Senior Leaders in education.
Please visit our website to get a flavour of life at Palgrave.
Hannah Cooke, Chair of Governors
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