MDSA

Mulberry Silverdale Primary, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN37 7EA

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  7 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 1 hour a day TBC
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: 4

What skills and experience we're looking for

As an Academy within the Mulberry Schools Trust, we are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join the team at Mulberry Silverdale Primary.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join a vibrant and inclusive primary school, working as part of a dedicated and passionate team. The role involves supervising and supporting pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive engagement while contributing to a nurturing and ambitious environment where every child is enabled to thrive, belong and flourish.

We are looking for a person who: • Has experience of working with children in a school or childcare setting • Enjoys working with children and is committed to supporting their wellbeing and development • Can supervise pupils effectively during lunch breaks, both in the dining hall and outdoor play areas • Will promote positive behaviour and encourage respectful relationships between pupils • Can support children in developing social skills, confidence and independence • Is vigilant, reliable and committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment • Can respond appropriately to minor incidents and report any concerns in line with school procedures • Will work effectively as part of a team and communicate well with colleagues • Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff • Will support the wider ethos and values of the school

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• An inclusive, nurturing and ambitious primary school at the heart of the Mulberry Schools Trust • A strong commitment to inclusion, equity and high aspirations for every child • A dedicated, skilled and supportive staff team who are committed to improving outcomes for pupils • High-quality support, guidance and ongoing professional development • A culture that values teamwork, reflection and continuous improvement • Strong partnerships with families, governors and the wider Trust community • A commitment to staff wellbeing and manageable workload expectations • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families

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.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Mulberry Silverdale Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 622 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Mulberry Silverdale Primary website
• Email address: office@mulberrysilverdale.org
• Phone number: 01424448100
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/silverdale-primary-academy

Mulberry Silverdale Primary is a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of its local community. As part of the Mulberry Schools Trust, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that enables every child to thrive, belong and flourish. We have high aspirations for all our pupils and work in close partnership with families to ensure children achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.


Our school provides a welcoming and nurturing environment where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is at the centre of our work, and every child is valued as an individual. We are proud of our strong relationships with families and our commitment to developing confident, compassionate and successful learners.


Mulberry Silverdale Primary benefits from a range of well-resourced learning environments, both indoors and outdoors, which support a broad and engaging curriculum. Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create rich learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.


As a member of the Mulberry Schools Trust, we benefit from strong collaboration across schools, access to high-quality professional development and a shared commitment to educational excellence, equity and opportunity for all. Together, we are working to transform life chances and ensure every child receives the very best start in life.

Arranging a visit to Mulberry Silverdale Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mulberrysilverdale.org.

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