Midday Supervisory Assistant

Pickwick Academy Trust; Corsham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Employee wellbeing support & counsell5

Strong central team support

Staff involvement in HR policies

Free eye tests and glasses

Free annual flu jab

Retail discounts & savings

Emergency salary advance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Ongoing career and professional dev.

Job summary

Pickwick Academy Trust is seeking a caring and responsible lunchtime supervisor to help ensure children are safe, happy, and engaged during lunch and play. You will work under the guidance of the Senior MDSA to support a positive school day.

The role involves assisting with lunchtime routines, supporting pupils in eating and playing, and upholding safeguarding practices within a warm, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Supervise children during lunch and playtimes.
• Help keep children safe, happy and engaged.
• Be approachable, patient and proactive in a busy school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lunchtime routines to ensure safe and pleasant meals.
• Support pupils to eat, play, and interact positively.
• Observe safeguarding guidelines and report concerns to the Senior MDSA.
• Work as part of a team or independently under supervision.

Skills

Lunchtime supervision

Child safety awareness

Team player

Patience & approachable

Job description

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.