MDSA/Swim Trip Helper

Salary: Grade D 13.05 - 13.47 per hour

Hours of work: The working hours for this role are expected to be 11:50 - 13:10, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and 11:15 - 14:45 on a Wednesday, 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year.

Contract type: Temporary Maternity Cover

A bit about us: We are a warm and nurturing team at Hindon, where strong, supportive relationships flourish between staff and pupils, and between the school and our local community. Our commitment is to place the children at the heart of everything we do, fostering the growth of every aspect of each child as they journey through our school. The welcoming atmosphere at Hindon is truly special, and we feel incredibly fortunate to work with such wonderful children who inspire us daily to do more and become more.

All about the role: Hindon CEVA Primary School is seeking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic MDSA/Swimming helper to join their team. The Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, welfare and positive behaviour of pupils during the lunchtime period, supporting the school's ethos and policies at all times. The role involves supervising children in dining and recreational areas, encouraging good behaviour, and promoting a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

• Responsibilities include preparing and clearing dining areas, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring equipment and spaces are used safely and effectively.
• The post holder will respond to minor incidents, provide basic first aid where appropriate, and report any concerns regarding pupils' health, wellbeing or behaviour in line with safeguarding procedures.
• As a swimming helper you will accompany the children on their weekly swimming trip, supervising children while travelling on the coach and in different areas of the Sports Centre; you will not be expected to enter the swimming pool.
• Effective communication with children and colleagues is essential, alongside the ability to motivate pupils and build positive relationships within the school community.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational skills, flexibility, and a commitment to promoting the well-being of children, ideally with experience in an educational setting.
• The role also requires participation in training and ongoing professional development, ensuring high standards of conduct, safeguarding awareness, and continuous improvement.

Find out more and apply: Visits to the school and to meet the staff are warmly welcome. Please contact: Mrs Amanda Bristow, Business Manager.

Closing date (and time): /06/2026

Interview date: 03/07/2026

Commencement date: 02/09/2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).