Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

We are looking for two enthusiastic Midday Supervisors to join our team.

You will have a key role in supporting the lunchtime experience for our students, both in the dining hall and outside. Working with your colleagues, you will need to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of students whilst promoting positive dining experiences and fun activities. This is a part-time role for 12.5 hours per week.

To be successful, you will need to:

• Have a positive and caring attitude
• Be friendly and approachable with a helpful manner
• Be reliable, organised and efficient
• Have good communication skills
• Be a positive team player
• Be committed to ongoing staff development

Holding a current First Aid Certificate would be advantageous.

About us

Medeshamstede Academy is an all-through Academy for pupils aged 4 to 16. All pupils have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for communication and interaction with a diagnosis of autism as their main presenting need.

In return

Being part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT), you can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi-Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed, no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce, whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families, and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to: 

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7 
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round 
• Saving money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays 
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

For further information, please click here.

Closing date: 27 September 2024.

Interview date: w/c 30 September 2024.

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview for this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity to apply for this role.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.