MDSA

We are looking to recruit Midday Supervisory Assistants (MDSAs) to work 5 days a week, term time only.

You will be part of our friendly and valued team and will supervise the children during lunch.

THE ROLE

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, organised and flexible. A good, general education and previous experience of working with children are desirable.

You will be required to:

• Encourage positive play and activities both on the playground and indoors on wet days.



• Prepare food and help the students eat a nutritious meal.



• Be training in medical procedures.



• Communicate with the Teacher and Classroom based staff on issues arising during lunchtime


We are a strong, supportive staff team, committed to high standards of delivery. Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed by prior arrangement.

Silverwood School is a maintained co-educational special school for pupils aged 4-19 years. We formed in September 2020 with campuses in Chippenham, Trowbridge and Rowde.

This is an exciting time to join Silverwood School as we are expanding our provision with a brand new building at our Rowde campus. The new building will have a wide variety of new classes and support areas including subject specialist rooms, a hydrotherapy pool and new sensory rooms; it is due to open in September 2024.

Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and outcomes for our pupils. We have an ambitious vision 'Building community and Inspiring learning, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our SEND Support and Training Service, which contributes to our vision of 'Building Community; Inspiring Learning' supports the advancement of excellence in education for young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Wiltshire and beyond.

Silverwood School is proud to be a Values Based Education (VBE) School. We place our shared values at the heart of everything we do. Our values are principles that guide all our actions, decisions and relationships. At Silverwood School, we have chosen cooperation, courage, honesty, perseverance, respect and kindness as our six shared values. VBE goes beyond learning what our values mean; it encompasses living and experiencing our values every day.

Start and finish time: 12:05 until 14:05, Monday until Friday, 10 hours per week

All contracts are Term-time only.

Silverwood School is committed to all aspects of personal development, it is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves. You will be part of the Wiltshire council Pension Scheme, Wiltshire Employee Rewards, offered continuous professional development and a comprehensive wellbeing package., Grade C2-C4 £11.59 - £11.98 per hour dependant on experience.

Approx. Salary £5080- £5249 per year