Teaching Assistant and MDSA

Old Cleeve Church of England First School, Washford, Somerset, TA23 0PB

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 October 2026

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,061.00 full time equivalent

Teaching Assistant and MDSA job summary

Midday Supervisor and Teaching Assistant

Role: Midday Supervisor and Teaching Assistant

Location: Old Cleeve First School

Start Date: ASAP

Closing Date: 08.10.2026

Interview Date: w/c 12.10.2026

Grade: Grade 1 SCP 3/4

Hours of Work:

8.30am – 3.30pm

18.75 hours per week, 5 days a week

Term time and 5 INSET days

Abated salary: £11,152.00 - £11,327.00

Purpose of the Role

This is a varied role combining Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) duties with Teaching

Assistant responsibilities.

During the lunchtime period, you will supervise and support pupils in the dining hall and

playground, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and enjoyment. You will encourage positive

behaviour, support children's social development and help create a happy and inclusive

lunchtime environment.

In the afternoon, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff to support

teaching and learning in the classroom. You will help pupils access the curriculum, provide

targeted support for groups and individuals, and contribute to a positive learning environment

where all children can succeed.

As part of our wider inclusion ethos, you will play a key role in providing high-quality support that

helps remove barriers to learning, supports emotional, social and academic progress, and

ensures every pupil feels safe, valued and included.

Key Responsibilities -  Midday Supervision

Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour.

 Support children whilst eating their lunch, encouraging independence and promoting

good manners and healthy eating habits.

 Supervise and engage pupils during outdoor play, encouraging positive play experiences,

cooperation and inclusion.

 Promote positive relationships and help children resolve minor disagreements using

restorative approaches.

 Attend to minor first aid needs and report any incidents in line with school procedures.

 Ensure school expectations for behaviour and safety are consistently maintained

throughout the lunchtime period.

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 Old Cleeve Church of England First School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Old Cleeve Church of England First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/old-cleeve-cofe-school-washford-watchet

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