Midday Supervisor Assistant (MDSA)
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 August 2025 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, East Sussex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Southfield Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Join Our Team
The Southfield Multi Academy Trust consists of four outstanding special schools across six sites;
South Downs School, The Lindfield School, Hazel Court School and Summerdown School.
All provide the best possible educational opportunities for all its SEN learners and their families.
We Offer
A supportive and welcoming staff team
Staff Wellbeing - Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
Opportunities for professional development
A dynamic and creative work environment
An actual salary of £5,523 based on Single Status Grade 2.4 / £23,656 (fte).
Term time only. Two hours per day, five days (10hrs) a week.
A Relief Teaching Assistant contract, giving the ability to cover a TA role in the classroom.
The Role
As a MDSA, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our classroom staff and engaging with our pupils. Your responsibilities will include:
Covering the staff lunch period within the classroom and outside spaces.
Providing support to pupils with lunches.
Helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Monitoring and recording student progress.
A Relief TA contract is given, allowing for additional hours to be worked and claimed if wanted and there is a need by the school.
May be required to work at any of our six sites.
About You
We are looking for candidates who have:
A genuine passion for education and the well-being of children
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff
Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
The Southfield Multi Academy Trust consists of four outstanding special schools across six sites;
South Downs School, The Lindfield School, Hazel Court School and Summerdown School.
All provide the best possible educational opportunities for all its SEN learners and their families.
We Offer
A supportive and welcoming staff team
Staff Wellbeing - Free Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)
Opportunities for professional development
A dynamic and creative work environment
An actual salary of £5,523 based on Single Status Grade 2.4 / £23,656 (fte).
Term time only. Two hours per day, five days (10hrs) a week.
A Relief Teaching Assistant contract, giving the ability to cover a TA role in the classroom.
The Role
As a MDSA, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our classroom staff and engaging with our pupils. Your responsibilities will include:
Covering the staff lunch period within the classroom and outside spaces.
Providing support to pupils with lunches.
Helping to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Monitoring and recording student progress.
A Relief TA contract is given, allowing for additional hours to be worked and claimed if wanted and there is a need by the school.
May be required to work at any of our six sites.
About You
We are looking for candidates who have:
A genuine passion for education and the well-being of children
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to work collaboratively with teachers and school staff
Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude