Midday Supervisor Assistant (MDSA)
8.75 hours per week (11:45 – 13:30, Monday to Friday) | 38 weeks per year (Term Time Only) | BTCT Point 3, £5,368.26 (actual).
About Brookside Academy
Brookside Academy is a welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school at the heart of its community. We are committed to ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential. Our dedicated staff work together to create a positive learning environment where children thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
We believe that strong relationships, high expectations and a supportive ethos enable our pupils to flourish. As part of Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust, we benefit from being part of a collaborative family of schools while maintaining our own unique identity and community spirit.
We are now seeking a committed and enthusiastic Midday Supervisor Assistant (MDSA) to join our friendly and supportive team.
The Role
As a Midday Supervisor Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring that lunchtimes are safe, enjoyable and positive for all pupils. You will support children in the dining hall and playground, helping to create an environment where they can eat, play and socialise safely.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Supervising pupils during lunch breaks in the dining hall and playground
- Supporting children with positive play and social interactions
- Helping to set up and clear dining areas
- Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging respectful relationships
- Ensuring the safety, wellbeing and safeguarding of all pupils at all times
- Administering basic first aid when required (training will be provided)
Previous experience in a similar role would be welcomed but is not essential, as full training and support will be provided.
What We Offer
We care about our staff and are committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. In addition to salary, we offer:
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Employee Reward Scheme, including high street discounts
- Access to a staff wellbeing centre
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of over 19%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
- Access to on-site gym facilities at selected locations
- A welcoming and inclusive school community
- A supportive leadership team and friendly colleagues
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 11:59pm
Anticipated interview date: Thursday 3rd September 2026
We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.
We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, generous employer pension contribution of at least 19%, on-site gyms (at some sites), free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part-time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you.
We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other safeguarding screening in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
