At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring safety and encouraging positive behaviour.
- Company: Willowdown Primary School, a warm and inclusive community in Bridgwater.
- Benefits: Health Cash Plan, supportive team, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Permanent role, 6.25 hours a day, term time only.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Energetic, cheerful, and able to work well in a team.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater is seeking a motivated Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the supervision of pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour. The role involves encouraging children to develop their independence, personal, and social skills through play and structured lunchtime activities, while providing support to pupils across both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.
About Willowdown Primary School: Willowdown Primary School in Bridgwater is a warm and inclusive community where children are encouraged to flourish together with kindness, respect and aspiration. As a Thrive-accredited school, it places pupils’ emotional wellbeing at the centre of learning, creating a safe and supportive environment. Its creative and ambitious curriculum promotes inclusion, builds strong foundations of knowledge and offers rich, hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence. Willowdown Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.
About You: We’re looking for someone who:
- Is energetic, cheerful and willing to go the extra mile for the children in their care
- Builds positive relationships and works well in a team
- Is able to undertake the physical demands of the role including bending, lifting and stretching e.g. putting out and packing away tables, clearing tables, clearing up spillages
- Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities
Our Culture and Offer: We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At Willowdown Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing. Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.
How to Apply: To apply and find out more, please click the apply button. Closing date: 30/08/2026. Interviews: Likely to be held on 4th September. Role information: This is a permanent role working 6.25 hours 5 days per week – Mon-Fri 11.50am -1.05pm Term Time Only + 5 days. Start date: As soon as possible after interviews. PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Midday Supervisory Assistant in Bridgwater employer: Willowdown Primary
Willowdown Primary School is an exceptional employer, fostering a warm and inclusive community where both staff and pupils thrive together. With a strong commitment to professional development and wellbeing, employees benefit from a collaborative culture and a fully funded Health Cash Plan, ensuring they feel valued and supported in their roles. Located in Bridgwater, this Thrive-accredited school prioritises emotional wellbeing and offers a creative curriculum that inspires curiosity and confidence in every child.
