MDSA x2

The working hours for this role are expected to be 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year. The start date for this role is as soon as possible.

The Grove Primary School is seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and positive MDSA's to join their team. 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.

As a Midday Supervisory Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that children are safe, happy and well supported throughout the lunchtime period. You will supervise pupils in the dining hall and around the school site, encouraging positive behaviour, good manners and inclusive play. The role involves helping to prepare and clear dining areas, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and supporting children during lunchtime activities. You will respond to minor first aid needs, report any accidents or welfare concerns and follow safeguarding procedures at all times. Working closely with colleagues, you will help uphold the school's values and create a positive experience for every child during the midday break. You will build positive relationships with pupils, act as a role model and support their wellbeing through your calm, caring and professional approach. Above all, you will be committed to promoting the safety, welfare and development of children while contributing to a welcoming and supportive school community.

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.

About EQUA Mead Learning Trust

EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a leading educational institution based in Wiltshire. Dedicated to providing high-quality education to students from diverse backgrounds. Members of staff across EQUA Mead will be committed to improving the life chances of the pupils we educate and ensure we give Every Child, Every Chance. As a growing Trust, currently educating almost 6000 pupils across 22 different schools (pre-school, primary, secondary, and sixth form) we are immensely proud of our staff and endeavour to be an employer of choice. This is an exciting time as we continue to grow the number of schools and children we support.

Important Application Information

When completing your application, please ensure that you add at least 2 references, with the first being your most recent employer. Please ensure that you read the attached referencing guidelines to familiarise yourself with our process. 

As part of our safer recruitment procedures, it is important that references are requested and, wherever possible, obtained before the interview. Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance states that references should be sought before interview wherever possible and should be scrutinised as part of the recruitment process to help ensure that only suitable individuals are appointed to work with children.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. Your application must include a full employment history, accounting for any periods of time where you were not in active employment. If this is not included it may not be possible to consider your application. To comply with safer recruitment regulations, we cannot accept applications using a CV. An incomplete application will not be considered. 

This role will involve contact with children, and the post holder will be engaged in regulated activity relevant to children and will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. 

We will only submit a DBS application to the relevant disclosure service when a position is accepted.