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Southdown Primary School
Position Title: Dual Role: Learning Support 1.2 and MDSA
Temporary until July 31st 2026.
•Learning Support 1.2 Weekly hours 16.25 hours term time only
•MDSA Weekly hours 5 hours term time only
•Total of 21.25 hours per week
Salary Details
Grade: 01
SCP From 2 To 4
Employment Start Date: 9th March 2026 or earlier if possible
The Governing Body of Southdown Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, innovative, and enthusiastic Learning Support member of staff to join our dedicated team and also work at lunchtimes as an MDSA.
The successful candidate will be a strong, nurturing practitioner who is passionate about supporting stimulating learning opportunities. You will work closely with teaching staff to ensure that every child receives the learning and emotional support they need to feel happy and ready to engage in their education. This role will primarily be based within one of our Year 1 and 2 classes.
This is a dual role -The Learning Support role will be from 8.45am to 12pm followed by MDSA to support lunchtimes from 12pm to 1pm.
Please read the job descriptions and person specifications carefully and in your application, clearly outline the experience and expertise you would bring to this role.
Shortlisting will take place week on Tuesday 24th February and the successful applicants will be informed directly and invited to interview. You will also be invited to spend time pre-interview in our school. Due to the potential volume of applications we receive we are not always able to contact each applicant individually, therefore if you have not heard from us within 1 week of the closing date you should assume that your application has not been successful.
Closing date: Monday 23rd February at 12pm
Shortlisting: Tuesday 24th February
Interviews: Thursday 26th February
As this post will result in you having substantial contact with children, and/or vulnerable adults the successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services check. With effect from 1 April 2016 it is a legal requirement for some categories of support staff to be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.
Application forms should be returned through eTeach (please ensure the full application form is uploaded if using eTeach) or directly to Southdown Primary School
Safeguarding Statement
Buckley Southdown C.P. 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.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.