MDSA

MDSA

Westfield Primary Academy

Salary: Grade 2, SP 3-4 (FTE: £24,795 - £25,185 / Actual: £2,737 - £2,780 per annum) 

Start: September 2026 

Contract: Part time, Permanent - 5 hours per week/ 37 weeks per year (12:10 – 1:10pm) 

 

Why do you want to be the MDSA at Westfield Primary Academy? The answer is a simple one, this is an exciting opportunity to join our school when we are making considerable investment in achieving ‘excellence’ in all we do, this includes our people.

You will:

1. Supervise and assist pupils at lunchtime whether indoors or outside in accordance with the instructions of the Head of School.

2. To provide positive and firm control by implementing the school discipline / behaviour policy.

3. To deal with cases of unruly or unsocial behaviour by pupils where appropriate or report the incident immediately to the Head of School or their nominated representative.

4. Model good manners to pupils, and always observe the highest standards of personal professional conduct.

5. Encourage pupils to use good manners to each other and adults.

6. To mop up and wipe spillages from the floor surfaces or meal tables and ensure that the dining area is left in a tidy condition.

7. To ensure that any injury or sickness of pupils is reported immediately to the First Aider or Head of School and the office. Where appropriate, administer basic first aid and record all details in the first aid book. To clean up after sickness of children.

8. To check that no pupil remains in outside areas when afternoon lessons are about to begin.

9. Adding incidents to CPOMs.

 

In return we will offer:

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our student’s lives

• Friendly and supportive working environment

• Supportive and positive management

• Investment in your training and development including level 3 to 6 courses available under the apprenticeship levy

• Excellent career development opportunities in our school and across the trust including secondments to other trust schools

• Wellbeing support service

• Trust wide professional development and wellbeing day for all staff

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply as we may be able to support you in any areas for development or we may have alternative roles that are a good fit for you. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

At Unity Schools Partnership our objective is to smash through barriers to make remarkable change happen. We pride ourselves on being an educational organisation that puts children first, going the extra mile for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and every one of us has an impact on unlocking our pupils’ potential. We are committed to providing a working environment