Midday Supervisory Assistant

Job Title: MDSA  

Start Date: ASAP 

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

Interview Date: 02 February 2026

Salary: Somerset grade 16 point 2 £24,413 FTE (£3,634 Actual)

Hours: 6 hours, Term time only. (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)

Contract: Permanent

Responsible to: Headteacher/Senior Leadership Team 

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team, based at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust. Starting January 2026 on a fixed term contract until 31^st August 2026  

We seek an energetic, positive individual, who values young people and their learning to contribute to an already highly skilled and successful team.

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, there may also be times where the post holder may 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 our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01963 32660 to arrange 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.