Midday Assistant/Playleader
Red oaks Primary are seeking a MDSA/Play Leader's to join us at an exciting time for the school.
Salary: £23,690 FTE (£2,692 pro rata per annum)
Hours: This is a term-time only role working 5 hours per week (Mon-Fri 12.00-1.00pm working 38 weeks per year)
Please see the attached Job Description for details of the role.
Closing date: 26th August 2025. We reserve the right to close this for applications at any point.
Interviews: w/c 01/09/2025
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and flexible Midday Assistant who is committed to inclusion in a mainstream setting.
Are you:-
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about the value school staff can add to education?
• Willing to work flexibly in the face of changing demands.
• Inspired by young people achieving their potential?
Could you work:-
• As part of a successful school with a proven track record?
• Within a supportive team?
• Where there are good facilities and a very friendly staff?
• Where there is a supportive programme for new staff?
We offer:
• A strong ethos of TEAM
• A happy and supportive working environment with an experienced and dedicated team
• Well behaved children with positive learning behaviours
• Supportive central team
• MAT benefits package including discounts, access to a doctor 24/7
• Supportive parents and wider community
• A strong emphasis on CPD
The Park Academies Trust was formed in 2016 with the vision to make a significant contribution to improving education in Swindon and surrounds. A family of eight schools; Abbey Park School, Lydiard Park Academy, Highworth Warneford School, The Deanery CE Academy, Red Oaks Primary School, Orchid Vale Primary School, Bridlewood Primary School and Kingfisher CE Academy, the Trust offers a high-quality educational provision from nursery right up to Sixth Form, enabling staff and pupils alike to benefit from being part of a thriving multi-phase educational Trust.
The Park Academies Trust 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. All job offers are subject to satisfactory reference and enhanced DBS checks. In line with statutory guidance in 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', we will carry out an online search as part of our due-diligence on short-listed candidates.