About the role
Teaching Assistant / MDSA
Heathfield, East Sussex
£89 – £95 per day (Teaching Assistant)
MDSA rate discussed at registration
(Rates dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Immediate or February start
The School and Role:
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and reliable Teaching Assistant / Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join a friendly and supportive primary school in Heathfield. This role may be full-time or part-time, combining classroom support with lunchtime supervision, and is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children throughout the school day.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers to support learning in the classroom, work with small groups and individual pupils, and help deliver targeted interventions. As an MDSA, you will supervise pupils during lunch breaks, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive behaviour both in the dining hall and on the playground.
The school promotes a positive and inclusive environment and values teamwork and strong relationships. You will be joining a welcoming staff team committed to providing high-quality education and pastoral care.
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting
2. A patient, caring, and flexible approach
3. The ability to support learning across the primary curriculum
4. Confidence managing behaviour in a calm and positive manner
5. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
6. Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (desirable but not essential)
What we offer:
As part of our team, you will benefit from:
7. Competitive rates of pay through the PAYE system
8. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
9. Social and networking events
10. Pension contributions
11. Ongoing CPD opportunities
12. Access to a dedicated consultant
About us:
The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated Excellent by our staff, we are recognised for our industry-leading and world-class levels of employee engagement.
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches nationwide, we are an employer of choice for education professionals.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.