MDSA

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4BD

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £3,031.00 Annually (Actual) Somerset Grade 16 Point 2 £24,413

MDSA job summary

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Job Role: MDSA
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 9am Monday 9th February 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Hours: 5 hours - term time only

Salary:Somerset Grade 16 Point 2 £24,413 (£3,031.17 actual)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2026
Responsible to: Headteacher

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.

Relationships are at the heart of St Benedict’s. Pupils, staff and parents feel a part of this warm, friendly school community.

St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School who are part of Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET), are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join the school, as soon as possible.

We would welcome applicants who are:   

Willing to work well as part of a dedicated team of both MDSAs and Teaching assistants to support lunch time play as well as undertaking supervisory activities

These activities would include:  

Leading children’s games and play so that they become more physically active during our lunchtime

Encouraging children to include each other in play  

Supporting the school’s Sports Leaders to facilitate play with their peers  

Helping children to resolve disagreements independently  

Addressing incidents of poor behaviour choices  

Familiar with the need to safeguard children and understand its importance

Willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school

In addition, there may also be times where the post holder may need to carry out a variety of supervisory duties that will include:   

Setting up / clearing away the lunch hall.   

Clear spillages and cleaning the floor.  

Helping children with their lunches e.g cutting food  

Encouraging children to eat their lunches  

Minor first aid incidents  

Other tasks as specified by the school’s leadership team or senior MDSA    

We can offer you:

The support needed to continue your own professional development

The opportunity to work with a close-knit, enthusiastic and hard-working team of staff who are committed to providing the very best for each individual in their care

The opportunity to inspire our caring and highly-motivated children through engaging learning.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01761 418594

to arrange an appointment.

For any other enquires please contact recruitment@thedcet.com

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Benedict's Catholic Primary School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Benedict's Catholic Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-benedict-s-catholic-primary-school-radstock

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