MDSA Trowbridge
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £12.65 - £13.05 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1523448 |
Summary
Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.The Role:We are looking to recruit Mid-Day Supervisory Assistants (MDSAs) to work 5 days a week, term time only . You will be part of our friendly and valued team and will supervise the children during lunch. We are a strong, supportive staff team, committed to high standards of delivery. Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed by prior arrangement.Terms:The successful candidate, will be required to work, 5 days a week, Monday until Friday, 12:00pm until 14:00pm, (2 hours a day).This totals 10 hours per week and is Term time only, therefore working 38 weeks per year.Salary:Grade C £12.65 - £13.05 per hour dependent on experience. Approx. Annual salary £5,675.We are proud to be a Values Based Education (VBE) School and place our shared values at the heart of everything we do. Our values are principles that guide all our actions, decisions and relationships. At Silverwood School, we have chosen cooperation, courage, honesty, perseverance, respect and kindness as our six shared values. VBE goes beyond learning what our values mean; it encompasses living and experiencing our values every day.Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, driven and skilled group of professionals who pride themselves in creating an environment where innovation and leadership are central to improving education.The applicant:Applicants should be enthusiastic, organized and flexible. A good, general education and previous experience of working with children are desirable. You will be required to:Encourage positive play and activities both on the playground and indoors on wet days.Prepare food and help the pupils eat a nutritious meal.Be training in medical procedures.Communicate with the Teacher and Classroom based staff on issues arising during lunchtimeHOW TO APPLYWe can only accept our standard application form. Please send a message with your email address and we can send the application pack to you.Closing Date 11:59am on Friday 2nd January 2026Interviews date to be confirmed.Safeguarding StatementSilverwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion