MDSA x2

Paxcroft Primary School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7EB

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: The working hours for this role are expected to be 1 hour per day, 5 days per week, 38 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,413 per annum pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

Paxcroft Primary School are seeking to appoint two motivated and enthusiastic MDSAs. 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.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include securing the safety, welfare, and good conduct of children during the midday break period in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school. Setting up the hall with tables, benches, cutlery, water, etc, for lunchtimes and clearing down / tidying tables away at the end of lunchtime. You will be there to assist in clearing spillages, cleaning tables and chairs, sweeping floors, and washing up cutlery and crockery as directed.

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 friendly and inclusive school situated at the heart of the community here in Trowbridge. We have a skilled team of teaching and pastoral staff who invest in building positive relationships with children and their families.

Working in partnership with parents and carers, we seek to create a positive environment in which to nurture happy, kind and respectful children who are motivated to give their very best in whatever they do.

We strive for excellence and have the highest expectations and aspirations forallour children.

Our aim is to inspire children to develop inquisitive and imaginative minds and a lifelong positive attitude to learning through a rich and engaging curriculum. The individual talents of every child are recognised and encouraged to flourish.

We also focus on supporting children to develop the life skills of independence and resilience. Ultimately, we aim to develop well-rounded, confident, caring citizens who can play a positive and active role in modern life. This includes children learning the importance of staying safe and keeping healthy, both physically and emotionally.

Please visit our website to find out more about our school.

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.