Mid-day Supervisory AssistantEDV/2026/PAT/76159

Pickwick Academy Trust

Corsham

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Pickwick Academy Trust is seeking a Mid-day Supervisory Assistant at Corsham Primary School in Corsham, Wiltshire. This part-time, term-time role supports pupils during lunch and play, helping keep them safe, happy and engaged under the guidance of the Senior MDSA.

The ideal candidate is caring, patient, and proactive, with a commitment to safeguarding and a positive school ethos. There is one post available for immediate recruitment, with a supportive team and clear development opportunities.

Qualifications

Caring and responsible individual who enjoys working with children.
Able to help ensure children are safe, happy and engaged during lunch and play.
Support safeguarding practices and school ethos with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

Supervise lunchtime activities and playtime.
Work as part of a team or independently under the Senior MDSA.

Job description

Location: Pickwick Academy Trust Schools (please check the list below)

Mid-day Supervisory Assistant at Pickwick Academy Trust

Job Reference # EDV/2026/PAT/76159

Job Category Professional & Support | Other Support

Location Corsham Primary School, Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9YW

Contract Type Temporary/Permanent

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £25,614.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date Midday, Mon 30th Nov, 2026

Start Date TBC

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) TBC

We are looking for a caring and responsible individual who enjoys working with children. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community and make a positive difference to pupils’ lunchtime experience. You will help ensure children are safe, happy, and engaged during lunch and play, working as part of a team or independently under the guidance of the Senior MDSA.

The ideal candidate will be approachable, patient, and proactive in maintaining a positive and inclusive environment, while supporting the school’s ethos, values, and safeguarding practices. This role offers the chance to play an important part in the school day, helping children enjoy their lunch break safely and positively.

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.

Contact details

If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer, Sylwia Hulbert on shulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk. We 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 learners, 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 AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk

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

If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities.

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.

PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST Sites Include:

All Saints CE VC Primary School,Giles Lane, Bishop's Caundle,Sherborne,Dorset,DT9 5NQ
Alderbury and West Grimstead CofE Primary School, Firs Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD
Aloeric Primary School, Saint Michael’s Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6HN
Corsham Primary School, Pound Pill (SN13 9YW) and Broadwood (SN13 0LX) sites, Corsham, Wiltshire
Gillingham Primary School, School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR
Gomeldon Primary School, Gomeldon, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6JZ
Greentrees Primary School, Infant Site, Sycamore Drive, Bishopdown Farm, Salisbury, Wiltshire, WP1 3GZ and Junior Site, Saunders Avenue, Riverdown Park, Salisbury, SP1 3PG
Ivy Lane Primary School, Ivy Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN15 1HE
Longford Primary School, High Road, Britford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 4DS
Ludwell Primary School, Coronation Close, Ludwell, Dorset, SP7 9ND
Milton on Stour CofE (VA) Primary School, Milton on Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
Pitton CofE (VA) Primary School, White Way, Pitton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1DT
Princecroft Primary School, Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8NT
Queen’s Crescent Primary School, Windsor Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QT
St Andrew's CE VA Primary School, 16 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QX
St George’s CofE (VA), Primary School, Church Track, Bourton, Dorset, SP8 5BN
St Gregory’s CofE (VA), Primary School, New Street, Marnhull, Stuminster, Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ
Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary School, Summerlug, Winterbourne Earls, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6HA
Winterslow CE (Aided) Primary School, Middle Winterslow, Winterslow, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1RD
Woodford Valley C of E Primary Academy, Middle Woodford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 6NR
Wyke Primary School, Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH