Position: MDSA
Hours: 11.30 am -1.00pm
Required from: A.S.A.P
Scale – 2 £12.26 per hour
Contract: Fixed Term
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to join our team as Midday Assistant. You will work in partnership with classroom staff to support pupils during the lunchtime. Responsibilities will include the supervision of pupils during the lunchtime, as required to ensure the safety, general welfare and behaviour management of pupils during the lunchtime
The successful candidates will:
• Be enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed to our ethos and values.
• Have the drive and energy to enthuse and inspire young children.
• Believe in providing fun and engaging learning experiences and developing curiosity.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
We are able to offer:
• A well resourced environment, Training and Wellbeing.
• Children who are eager and keen to learn.
• A supportive and dedicated team of staff and governors.
• Further opportunities for professional development as part of Excalibur Academies Trust.
If you have the qualities we are looking for and want to become part of something special, then please complete an application form
Closing Date: Friday 4th July 2025– midday – (If we receive applications from the right candidate we may close the advertisement early)
Shortlisting: Friday 4th July 2025
Interview Date: 8th July 2025
Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. Liden Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and medical clearances, and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
Safeguarding Statement
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.