Midday Supervisory Assistant

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and support provided

Make a real difference to pupils’ life

Welcoming school environment

Job summary

Kersey C of E Primary School in Ipswich is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join our village school. You will supervise lunch times and outdoor play for pupils from Reception to Year 6, helping with behaviour and welfare in a supportive outdoor and indoor environment.

The role offers 5 hours per week during term time, with a temporary contract starting January 2027. Training is provided, and you will work as part of a welcoming staff team committed to safeguarding pupils.

Qualifications

• ability to work as part of a team
• ability to engage children indoors and outdoors through play
• commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
• clear communication with pupils, parents and staff

Responsibilities

• Supervise lunch times and outdoor play to support pupils across the primary age range
• Assist with pupil behaviour and welfare during school hours and break times

Skills

Teamwork

Playground supervision

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

• Kersey C of E Primary School
• Address: Cherry Hill, Kersey, Ipswich, Suffolk IP7 6EG
• Salary: £24,796 per annum (pro rata) Grade 2 Point 3, £12.85 per hour
• Hours: 5 hours per week; Monday - Friday, 12 pm – 1 pm, term time only.
• Contract: Temporary to start Jan 2027.
• Reference: 5682.

Kersey C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join our beautiful village school. The role will include working with children from Reception to Year 6 supporting through lunch times and during outside play.

You will have:

• the confidence to work as a team and contribute to the school’s development
• the ability to inspire pupils through play both indoors and outdoors
• ability to encourage pupils with eating / drinking
• high expectations of pupils’ behaviour
• have clear communication skills
• a willingness to work across the primary age range
• a commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• creativity and a good sense of humour.

Join our close-knit community at Kersey C of E Primary School. We’re looking for an enthusiastic MDSA who would enjoy supporting children during lunch times and outside play. If you’re engaging, caring and ready to encourage young minds, we’d love to hear from you!

What will offer you

• A warm and welcoming school environment with supportive staff.
• Training and support will be provided, if required.
• An opportunity to make a real difference to pupils’ school lives.

Statement on Child Protection and Safeguarding

The Tilian Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In our schools we create a culture of safeguarding which is the responsibility of all staff.

When applying for a post at one of our schools you will be subject to a safer recruitment process as follows:

1. If you are shortlisted, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure, which you will need to bring with you to the interview (in an envelope marked confidential).

2. During the interview process, the interview panel will explore your skills, experience and attitudes and the questions asked will include questions about safeguarding of children

3. If you accept a post at one of our schools you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS.

Important documents to read

• Safeguarding Policy
• Tilian Code of Conduct for Staff
• Staff Induction Policy

For more information

Please visit our website to find out more about us, If you require any further information about this job or would like to visit the school, please email the school office at [e-mail] telephone [phone].

Closing date: 16 November 2026.

Interview date: week commencing 23 November 2026.