MDA

Job Description

Position Type: MDA - 2 positions

Pay Range:Scale 2, Point 2-3

Position Start Date:TBC

Contract Type:Part-time (1 x 5 hours per week, 1 x 3 hours per week)

Contract Term: Fixed Term (31.08.2026)

Application Close: 28th October 2025

Date of Interviews:4th November 2025

Job Description

Cressing Primary School is part of Attain Academy Partnership whose family of schools work as a team to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We seek a positive and enthusiastic colleague to join our team. If you are a conscientious, personable individual with a good sense of humour, then you will enjoy being a member of our team. We are a friendly school, committed to doing the best for our children and staff.

Role 1 is for five days per week, Monday to Friday 12 pm - 1pm (5 hours a week.)

Role 2 is for five days per week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 12 pm - 1pm (3 hours a week.)

Please note that these hours are not negotiable.

Main duties include, but are not limited to -

· To assist children in selecting their meal and sitting in an appropriate place in the dining hall.

· To assist children with eating their meal if applicable.

· To clear tables when meals are finished and clear up any associated spillages.

· To enforce the necessary sanctions for maintaining good order.

· To administer basic first aid as required.

· To keep daily records of first aid administered, behaviour and sanctions employed, together with any other relevant records that may be needed.

· To provide pastoral care, guidance and routine advice to pupils as appropriate.

· Where necessary and appropriate to lead games and activities with the children.

· To alert Senior Midday Assistant and/or the Headteacher of any concerns regarding an individual child or group of children

Please complete two reference consent forms (one for each nominated referee) and return by email to finance@cressing.essex.sch.uk before the closing date.

Attain

"The Recruitment and Selection Policy statement which includes data protection information" and "Privacy Notice (Applicants)" can be found onhttps://attain.essex.sch.uk/essex/primary/attain

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent • Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning • Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively • Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community • Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment • Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice • Personal and professional development for all members of staff • Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe: • That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be • That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute • In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment • In working together and sharing best practice • In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools • In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.