MDSA

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 4EU

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  14 November 2025 at 11am

• Date listed

  22 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE) £2,808 - £2,896

MDSA job summary

Job Title: Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Salary: £24,413 - £25,185 per annum (pro rata)

5 days per week - 1 hour 10mins per day term time

Job type - Part time/ Permanent

Required from ASAP

St Mary’s Catholic Primary is a highly successful school in the centre of Ipswich. We are part of the Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Multi Academy Trust.

We are looking to appoint a caring, reliable and enthusiastic MDSA to join our friendly lunchtime team. The role involves supervising and supporting pupils during the lunch break, both in the dining hall and on the playground.

The successful candidate will:

Supervise and engage with pupils to ensure a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience.

Encourage positive behaviour and good manners.

Support children in developing social skills through play and interaction.

Work as part of a supportive and dedicated team.

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and building positive relationships.

Is kind, patient and approachable.

Can use initiative while maintaining a safe and calm environment.

In return, we can offer:

A welcoming and supportive school community.

Friendly, polite and enthusiastic pupils.

Training and ongoing support from experienced colleagues.

We are a distinctive, caring Catholic school, with a strong inclusive ethos where everyone in the community is valued. It is not a requirement of the role to be Catholic, but candidates should be sympathetic and support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged, by arrangement and after school hours. Please call 01473 728372.

Application and contact details.

Completed applications should be emailed to: FAO Patricia Crabb Office Manager, admin@st-marys-ipswich.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 14th November 2025 at midday

Interview date: TBC

All applications will be assessed upon receipt and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore recommended.

We are committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Ipswich website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-ipswich-ipswich

Primary school with one form entry - 7 classes with 210 pupils, close to Ipswich town centre.

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