Mid-day Supervisory Assistant

Queen's Crescent School; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 4,400 - 5,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Family-friendly policies

Employee wellbeing support

Counselling services

Career development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye tests

Free annual flu jab

Wiltshire rewards discounts

Emergency salary advance

Retail discounts

Job summary

Queen’s Crescent School invites applications for a caring and reliable Mid-day Supervisory Assistant to supervise pupils at lunchtimes. The post is permanent, part-time, with 7.5 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, Monday to Friday 12:00–13:30.

We welcome flexible working discussions. Salary is £25,614 FTE; actual salary is £4,351 per annum. Closing date: 12noon on Tue 6 Oct 2026; interviews on Thu 15 Oct 2026; start date as soon as possible.

Job description

Mid-day Supervisory Assistant

Queen’s Crescent School

Salary: B3, £25,614 FTE

Actual Salary: £4351 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Working hours: 7.5hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 12.00noon to 1.30pm

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

Closing date:

12noon on Tuesday, 6th October 2026

Interview Date

Thursday, 15th October 2026

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as possible

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.

Our School

Queen’s Crescent School is a two-form entry primary school, based in Chippenham with over 400 pupils on roll across 14 classes. In 2014 the school became a single academy trust and subsequently joined Pickwick Academy Trust in 2017 as one of the four founding schools. Queen’s Crescent is a vibrant school and our energetic, caring and positive staff are committed to providing the best primary education for all of our children. Children learn best when they feel happy and safe, so we aim to provide a nurturing environment that allows them to succeed but also feel safe to make mistakes along the way. In such an atmosphere, we believe that every child can achieve their full potential, irrespective of ability or background.

Our curriculum is broad and balanced and delivered by means of stimulating learning enquiries that build on prior knowledge and skills, preparing each individual for the next phase of their education and life beyond school. We are currently investing significantly in our IT infrastructure to support the delivery of the curriculum enabling our teachers to teach in new and dynamic ways which in turn results in fantastic outcomes for our children.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Nikita Reid, Deputy Head [e-mail]

We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

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

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.