Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Woodlands School; England; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodlands School is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to support our students during lunch and break times. You will work with individuals or small groups to help them eat and develop self-help skills.

The role also includes assisting with personal care, supervising play on the playground, and supporting positive behaviours with safeguarding and welfare at the forefront. Good spoken English is essential, and you may be asked to work at either site depending on need.

Qualifications

• Term-time only role
• Good spoken English essential

Responsibilities

• Assist students with eating their lunches
• Provide personal care where required
• Assist with playground supervision during breaks
• Support students in managing behaviours and staying safe
• Promote communication and self-help skills among students

Skills

Good spoken English

Job description

Our Midday Supervisory Assistants (MDSAs) play a vital role working alongside our class teams to support our amazing students to develop their self-help and independence skills over lunch time.

Staff usually work with individual students or small groups to assist them with eating their lunches, personal care, support on the playground and managing their behaviours.

Promoting good communication skills is a key element of the role; good spoken English skills are essential.

Some of our students require additional physical support with personal care and understanding how to regulate their emotions and behaviours.

MDSAs play a key role in ensuring that the students are safeguarded and their welfare promoted.

You may be directed by the Head Teacher to work or take training on either site depending on operational requirements of the school.

Hours

11.45am - 2.00pm, daily.

11.25 hours per week, term-time only

Actual salary £6,574.00

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