Midday Supervisory Assistant

Wiltshire Career Site; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 1,700 - 1,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Flu vaccinations

Free eye care vouchers

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Fitzmaurice Primary School in Bradford-on-Avon is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to work 2.5 hours per week term time plus one INSET day, on a permanent contract. You will help set up and clear away the lunch hall and encourage children to enjoy their meals.

The role requires a patient, calm and approachable manner, with the ability to work as part of a team and keep children safe. Full pre-employment checks apply; DBS checks will be required.

Qualifications

• Patient, calm, approachable with a good sense of humour.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Always committed to the safety and well-being of children.
• A positive role model for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clear away the lunch hall.
• Clear up spillages and ensure a tidy lunch area.
• Encourage the children to eat their lunches and behave safely.

Skills

Patience

Calm demeanor

Teamwork

Safety minded

Job description

Salary: Grade C £13.28 per hour

Hours of work: Part time, 2.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Fitzmaurice Primary School for further information.

A bit about us

The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. The Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our students. We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic. We aim to support their well-being and help them achieve their best.

All about the role

We are looking for a Midday Supervisory Assistant at Fitzmaurice Primary School to work 2.5 hours per week. This will include setting up and clearing way the lunch hall, clearing up spillages and encouraging the children to eat their lunches.

This is a permanent contract working term time plus one INSET day.

The ideal candidate will be

• Patient, calm, and approachable, with a good sense of humour.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• Always committed to the safety and well-being of children.
• A positive role model for pupils.

In return, we offer

• A friendly, supportive and committed staff team who care deeply about providing the best education possible for our children; all our staff are members of strong networks across the Trust who share thinking, best practice and problem solve together.
• Benefits including an employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, flu vaccinations, free eye care vouchers, local government pension scheme.

Closing Date:Midnight, Wednesday 30 September 2026

Interviews: Afternoon Tuesday 6 October 2026

Commencement date:Once all pre-employment checks are completed

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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