Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3AP

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  7th September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 June 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: £24,413.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary for part-time, term-time working £4,435

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) job summary

Midday Supervisory Assistant - St Louis Catholic Primary School

Salary: £24,413 FTE (actual salary for part-time, term-time working £4,435)

Hours: 5.42 hours per week, 12.10pm - 1.15pm Monday-Friday

To start 7th September 2026 (Fixed term contract ending 31st August 2027), Term time only

‘There is a strong sense of an inclusive, supportive community where all are welcomed. Relationships are strong and staff are positive role models leading to pupils feeling secure and knowing they are cared for. Pupils with specific needs are cared for sensitively with staff showing a real commitment to the most vulnerable.’ CSI, 2024

St Louis Catholic Primary School is a caring, friendly, and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Guided by our shared values - to love, wonder and achieve together - we nurture independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Our pupils grow in confidence, show respect for others, and are ready to for their role as citizens within our community.

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant who will play a vital role in supporting our pupils during lunchtime, helping to ensure a safe, positive and inclusive environment. You will be an important part of our supportive, welcoming and values-driven school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Creates a calm, safe and enjoyable lunchtime environment for all children
• Is a positive role model and promotes good behaviour and respect
• Builds warm, supportive relationships with pupils
• Encourages positive play and social interaction
• Is attentive, caring and able to respond to children’s needs
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to school life
• Brings energy, patience and kindness to the role
• Believes every child should feel valued, happy and included

At our school, you will find:

• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• A school where wellbeing and professional trust are valued
• Opportunities for training, development and growing your expertise
• A strong sense of community where every member is known and valued

St Louis Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West.

If you are someone who believes that the little moments matter and know the value of relationships that help children grow in confidence and character - we would truly love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact our School Office Team on 01373 463728 or send an email to office@sl.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.   For more information about our application process, please contact recruitment@thedcet.com.

Closing date:  9am 19th June

Interview date:  TBC

Please note applications may be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you. 

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 Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome

• School type: Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-louis-catholic-primary-school-frome-frome

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