MDSA

North Bradley CofE Primary School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0TA

25 days remaining to apply

Job start date
8 June 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
7 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 11:50 – 13:20, Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 per annum pro rata | £4,212 - £4,307 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

North Bradley CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic MDSA to join their team. As a member of staff within our Trust, you will contribute to a collaborative working environment and play a key role in supporting the learning and development of all pupils.

The Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, welfare and positive behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime period, supporting the school’s ethos and policies at all times. The role involves supervising children in dining and recreational areas, encouraging good behaviour, and promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive environment. Responsibilities include preparing and clearing dining areas, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring equipment and spaces are used safely and effectively. The post holder will respond to minor incidents, provide basic first aid where appropriate, and report any concerns regarding pupils’ health, wellbeing or behaviour in line with safeguarding procedures. Effective communication with children and colleagues is essential, alongside the ability to motivate pupils and build positive relationships within the school community. Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational skills, flexibility, and a commitment to promoting the well-being of children, ideally with experience in an educational setting. The role also requires participation in training and ongoing professional development, ensuring high standards of conduct, safeguarding awareness, and continuous improvement.

For a complete Job Description, Person Specification, and Candidate Briefing Pack, please view the attached documents. We recommend viewing these documents as they will guide you in preparing a strong application and help you understand what we’re looking for in an ideal candidate.

What the school offers its staff

We are a busy, friendly school, with lots going on.

North Bradley CE Primary School welcomes children aged 4-11. We strive to provide children with a happy, stimulating, safe learning environment in which their intellectual, spiritual, personal, social and physical development can flourish. We are a Christian School where we believe that we should love and serve one another and make a difference in the world. We are always seeking ways to do the best for all of our children; establishing exciting learning opportunities that inspire and engage at every level. We are aspirational for all of the children at our school and seek to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that allows children to develop their skills and understanding of a wealth of subjects.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.