Midday Supervisory Assistant

Job Title: MDSA
Start Date: ASAP 
Interview Date:  TBC
Salary Range:  £12.65 per hour.  £4,080,12 – actual salary
Hours: 6 hours and 40 minutes
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Headteacher/Senior Leadership Team

St Joseph and Teresa Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant.

We would welcome applicants who are:    

·         Willing to work well as part of a dedicated team of both MDSAs and Teaching assistants to support lunch time play as well as undertaking supervisory activities 

·         These activities would include:   

·         Leading children’s games and play so that they become more physically active during our lunchtime 

·         Encouraging children to include each other in play   

·         Supporting the school’s Sports Leaders to facilitate play with their peers   

·         Helping children to resolve disagreements independently   

·         Addressing incidents of poor behaviour choices   

·         Familiar with the need to safeguard children and understand its importance 

·         Willing to support the Catholic ethos of the school 

In addition, the post holder will need to carry out a variety of supervisory duties that will include:    

·         Setting up / clearing away the lunch hall.    

·         Clear spillages and cleaning the floor.   

·         Helping children with their lunches e.g cutting food   

·         Encouraging children to eat their lunches   

·         Minor first aid incidents   

·         Other tasks as specified by the school’s leadership team or senior MDSA     

We can offer a school that:   

·          A strong and supportive ethos  

·         Happy, enthusiastic and friendly pupils  

·         An excellent community spirit which fosters collaboration with its parents and carers and parish 

·         Friendly and dedicated staff who are committed to embracing new ideas to improve teaching and learning  

·         A supportive Trust community  

·         An extensive programme of CPD and support.  

 Visits to the school are most welcome, please telephone 01749 678791 to book an appointment.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close advert if a suitable candidate is found.  

For any other enquires please contact  recruitment@thedcet.com  

The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust (DCET) is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.  The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application and satisfactory references.