MDSA

Westfield Primary Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0BW

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 2, SP 3-4 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,185 / Actual: £2,737 - £2,780 per annum)

MDSA job summary

MDSA

Westfield Primary Academy

Salary: Grade 2, SP 3-4 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,185 / Actual: £2,737 - £2,780 per annum) 

Start: September 2026 

Contract: Part time, Permanent - 5 hours per week/ 37 weeks per year (12:10 – 1:10pm) 

 

Why do you want to be the MDSA at Westfield Primary Academy? The answer is a simple one, this is an exciting opportunity to join our school when we are making considerable investment in achieving ‘excellence’ in all we do, this includes our people.

You will:

1. Supervise and assist pupils at lunchtime whether indoors or outside in accordance with the instructions of the Head of School.

2. To provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline / behaviour policy.

3. To deal with cases of unruly or unsocial behaviour by pupils where appropriate or report the incident immediately to the Head of School or their nominated representative.

4. Model good manners to pupils, and always observe the highest standards of personal professional conduct.

5. Encourage pupils to use good manners to each other and adults.

6. To mop up and wipe spillages from the floor surfaces or meal tables and ensure that the dining area is left in a tidy condition.

7. To ensure that any injury or sickness of pupils is reported immediately to the First Aider or Head of School and the office. Where appropriate, administer basic first aid and record all details in the first aid book. To clean up after sickness of children.

8. To check that no pupil remains in outside areas when afternoon lessons are about to begin.

9. Adding incidents to CPOMs.

 

In return we will offer:

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our student’s lives

• Friendly and supportive working environment

• Supportive and positive management

• Investment in your training and development including level 3 to 6 courses available under the apprenticeship levy

• Excellent career development opportunities in our school and across the trust including secondments to other trust schools

• Wellbeing support service

• Trust wide professional development and wellbeing day for all staff

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply as we may be able to support you in any areas for development or we may have alternative roles that are a good fit for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment where our employees can grow and thrive. We value collaboration, wellbeing, diversity, equality and work-life balance. Throughout our diverse family of schools and within our vibrant central hub we nurture talent, whether you are at the beginning of your career or looking to grow your expertise.

Unity Schools Partnership is made up of a family of 40 schools located on the Suffolk, Essex, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire borders, as well as Romford in East London. The Trust expects its work to be characterised by ethical leadership, an ambition for improvement at pace and the expectation that remarkable improvements can be achieved. We refer to ourselves as a family because, throughout the trust, we foster a supportive and collaborative relationship, whilst recognising, and celebrating that, we are all different and have our own contextual characteristics. Sharing the same values and facing similar issues not only enables us to support each other, but to challenge each other too. This interdependence allows each of our schools to flourish and grow; providing stimulating, nurturing yet self-challenging environments in which our pupils and staff members can thrive.

Unity Schools Partnership has created a subsidiary trading company Unity Schools Partnership Education. Having a separate legal entity that is free to trade independently with other commercial organisations as well as schools, gives scope and opportunities for greater impact and reach within the wider sphere of education. In return, income is invested into our trust to improve educational outcomes for the children in our schools. By working with Unity Schools Partnership, you may have the opportunity to work on a commission basis beyond a standard career in education and develop some ideas of your own.

We would encourage applicants to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Carly Moody Headteacher 01440 761697 or headteacher@westfieldprimaryacademy.co.uk 

 

Closing Date:  09:00am, 19th June 2026

Interviews: Week beginning 29th June 2026 

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

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 Westfield Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 440 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westfield Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westfield-primary-academy

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