Job Description

Tollgate Primary School


Midday Supervisor Assistant (MDSA)


Wednesday - Friday 11.45 - 1.15pm (4.5 how), 37 weeks per year


Salary: Grade 2 Scale Point 2


Start Date: 01 February 2026


We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team of MDSAs.


The role includes supervising the children in the dining room and outside during lunchtime.


MDSAs promote good manners whilst the children are eating and support the children with games and activities outside.


MDSAs are assigned years groups to work with, enabling you to get to know the children and build positive relationships with them.


We will provide training and support from members of the senior leadership team. First Aid training will be provided. Whilst MDSAs work as part of our support staff team, you will be required to work independently and be flexible.


If you would like to know more about the role, or the school, then please contact the office on 01284 752742 or email hunderhill@tollgateprimary.org


Closing date: 12 January 2026


Interviews: 15 January 2026


Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.


In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.


Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.


We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you'd prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we'll facilitate this wherever we can - whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We're keen to ensure we're designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.





CLOSING DATE


2026-01-12