Mid-day Supervisory Assistant

Ivy Lane Primary School; Marshfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Ivy Lane Primary School in Chippenham invites applications for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to supervise pupils at lunchtimes. You will help keep pupils safe, happy and well cared for, encourage positive behaviour and support play and dining routines within a welcoming, inclusive environment.

The role is permanent, part-time, 6.25 hours per week during 38 weeks of term time, Monday to Friday 12:00–13:15. Flexible working options may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be caring, enthusiastic and reliable.
• Previous experience of working with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime.
• Ensure pupils are safe, happy and well cared for.
• Encourage positive behaviour and support play and lunch routines.
• Help create a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Reliable

Experience with children

Job description

Mid-day Supervisory Assistant

Ivy Lane Primary School

Salary: B3, £25,614 FTE

Actual Salary: £3626 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Working hours: 6.25 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 12noon - 1.15pm

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

Closing date: 9am, Monday 19th October 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday, 3rd November 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

Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old.

We believe in ‘Learning for Life’, aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn.

Ofsted March 2026 recognised this; “Leaders demonstrate a commitment to pupils’ wellbeing and safeguarding, they create a sense of belonging for all pupils, and support staff's wellbeing, which is reflected in a positive team culture”.

Our school values of ‘Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves’ underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.

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

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Kerry Nowosielski at [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.

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

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