Midday Supervisory Assistant

Wiltshire Council; Devizes; On-site; GBP 4,400 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join Trinity CE Primary Academy, working 7.5 hours per week during term time. The role runs daily from 11:30am to 1:00pm and involves safeguarding, lunch distribution, and encouraging positive play among children.

You will help maintain safety and assist with lunch-related duties, as part of a supportive school team with a focus on wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• Build a strong rapport with children.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Support children's play while ensuring safety and following school rules.
• Follow food hygiene practices and health & safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during lunchtime.
• Clear and tidy away after lunch.
• Distribute lunches to children.
• Encourage positive play and interaction among the children.

Skills

Rapport with children

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Food hygiene

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £4,351.52 - £4,419.80 per annum

Hours of work: 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Trinity CE Primary Academy for further information.

A bit about us

We are seeking to appoint a committed, efficient Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our successful team as soon as possible to work 7.5 hours per week, 11.30am -1.00pm daily, term time only.

The key purpose of the job is to:

• Safeguard children during the lunchtime period


• Clearing and tidying away after lunch


• Distributing lunches to children


• Encouraging positive play and interaction among the children

You should:

• Be able to build a strong and appropriate rapport with children;


• Demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful team;


• Have effective communication skills;


• Be able to support children in their play, while maintaining the children's safety and following the school's behaviour guidelines;


• Be able to demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow the school health and safety policies

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

Closing date (and time)

9.00am 16th October 2026

Interview date

TBC

Commencement date

ASAP

Safeguarding Statement

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

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.