Midday Supervisor (MDSA) x 2 - Part Time

Brookside Academy is looking to appoint two committed and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor Assistant s to join our supportive team. This is a vital role in helping to create a happy and safe environment for our children during the lunchtime period.

2 part time roles available - 8.75 hours per week (permanent), 10 hours per week (maternity cover), 38 weeks per year (term time only)

Salary: BTC Scale Point 2, actual salary: £5,161.75 - £5,899.15 per annum.

The Role

As an MDSA, you will:

• Supervise pupils during lunch breaks in the dining hall and playground
• Help set up and clear the dining area
• Support pupils in play activities and positive behaviour
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all children
• Administer basic first aid when needed (training provided)

Experience is welcome, but full training will be provided.

What we offer

• Employee Reward Scheme including high-street discounts and a staff wellbeing centre
• Generous local government pension scheme with employer contributions of over 24%
• A welcoming and inclusive school community
• A supportive leadership team and friendly colleagues

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 17th August 2025

Anticipated interview date: Friday 22nd August 2025

We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. This post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants, which will include a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).