MDA

Job Description

Midday assistant (MDA) - 5 hours 50 minutes per week for 38 weeks.

Hours: Monday to Friday 11.50am-1pm

Rate of Pay MDA: Scale 2 point 3-4

Contract type: fixed term until 31st July 2026

Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025- midnight

Interviews: Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th June 2025

Contract start date: 1st September 2025

We are looking for reliable, caring and enthusiastic MDAs to join our friendly team and amazing children.

The successful candidate will:

· Be friendly and approachable

· Be an effective communicator

· Be flexible

· Work collaboratively with the MDA team and senior MDAs

· Enjoy working with children

Typical duties may include:

· Preparing and clearing the lunch hall

· Encouraging good dining room practices

· Provide playground supervision and support

· Provide necessary minor and emergency first aid

· Encouraging group games and play activities

· Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children

You will work under the direction of the Senior Midday Assistants. You will supervise children in the dining hall and on the playground, ensuring that children are safe and that behaviour policies are adhered to.

Experience in the role is desirable but not essential. If you think you would make an excellent MDA and have the relevant skills, we would encourage you to apply for this post.

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. Please complete an electronic application form.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. 

We welcome applications from the whole community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Visits are welcome. If you would like to book a tour, please contact the school office via email or telephone: admin@oakfield.essex.sch.uk 01268 734343.

Information about the School

At Oakfield Primary School we have high expectations and good outcomes for our children. We pride ourselves on the good education we offer our children and the excellent opportunities we provide through our foundation curriculum and focus on memorable moments.

It is important to us to develop children who are ready for the next stage of their education and beyond. We place a high emphasis on the well being of our children and work closely with our families to support us with this.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children to join the Oakfield team.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from the whole community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.