Mid-day Supervisory Assistant

Pitton Church of England Primary School; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Pitton Church of England Primary School is seeking a caring, enthusiastic Mid-day Supervisory Assistant to supervise lunchtime supervision for pupils and promote safety, happiness and good conduct on the playground.

The successful candidate will support a friendly team, be patient, approachable and enjoy working with children. Training and guidance will be provided, with a focus on safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children is desirable but not essential; training and support will be provided.
• We are looking for someone caring, enthusiastic and reliable who can work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime to ensure safety and well‑being.
• Encourage positive behaviour, support pupils during play and lunch, and foster a welcoming environment.
• Assist in creating a calm, inclusive atmosphere and work as part of the school team.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Teamwork

Childcare experience (desirable)

Job description

Mid-day Supervisory Assistant
Pitton Primary School

Salary: B3, £25,185 FTE

Actual Salary: £2852 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Working hours: 5 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, from 12noon to 1.00pm

We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles

Closing date: 12noon on 13th October 2026

Interview Date: 19th October 2026
Anticipated Start Date: 2nd November 2026

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Job summary:

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join our friendly school team. The successful candidate will help supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring they are safe, happy and well cared for. You will encourage positive behaviour, support pupils during play and lunch, and help create a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are looking for someone who is patient, approachable and enjoys working with children as part of a team. Previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Our School

Pitton Church of England Primary School is at the heart of the local community. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. These are rooted in the schools values of friendship, family and fulfilment ’’. Pupils are happy and safe. They have a trusted adult to speak to if they have any concerns. Staff have high aspirations for all Pupils strive to meet these. They understand why it is important to do their best. Pupils appreciate the rewards they receive for making positive choices about their learning and behaviour. Ofsted 2024

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Emma Wilkinson Headteacher at [e-mail] would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• Excellent pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing support & counselling
• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
• Free annual flu jab
• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [e-mail]

What we Value in Our Team

At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page

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External applicants

should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

Safeguarding

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.