Midday Supervisory Assistant

Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Job summary

Great Wishford Church of England Primary School is seeking a friendly Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to support children during lunchtime. This part-time role covers 8.75 hours per week across Monday to Friday during 38 weeks per year, starting ASAP.

The successful candidate will supervise dining hall activities, assist with meal deliveries, and help ensure a safe, enjoyable lunchtime experience for pupils aged 5–11.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with pupils and staff.
• Able to work well in a team and use initiative.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Positive, flexible and reliable.
• Willingness to complete First Aid training if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist children in the dining area and during play.
• Support overall lunchtime operations and ensure safety and enjoyment.
• Assist with receipt and storage of meal deliveries and dining area cleaning.
• Contribute to a positive lunchtime experience for pupils aged 5–11.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

First Aid training

Job description

Great Wishford Church of England Primary SchoolIs looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to support our children during lunchtime provision, starting as soon as possible. This part-time position is a key component of our lunchtime operations, ensuring pupils are provided with a healthy and enjoyable meal experience.

Working Hours: Part time (8.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year). Required: ASAP.

We are a caring and happy single form entry school, educating children between the ages of 5 and 11 years. Located in the picturesque village of Great Wishford, Wiltshire, we have been open for over 300 years and, in that time, have built strong relationships with the local community and Great Wishford Church. Our strong Christian ethos underpins our teaching and learning and staff are dedicated to creating a learning environment where children are challenged and supported. We focus on each child’s unique potential and help them develop the resilience to keep trying, the confidence to believe they can reach their goals and have pride in themselves for who they are. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

Responsible for supervising and assisting children in the dining area and/or supervising them during inside/outside play, you will support other members of staff to ensure that our school lunchtime period runs smoothly while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all children at all times. The role will involve the receipt and storage of school meal delivery, preparing and cleaning the dining area before and after and lunch as well as serving meals to children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work with a variety of pupils and staff;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Has First Aid training, or is willing to complete it;
• Enjoys working with children and has the ability to devise creative indoor / outdoor play activities for them;
• Is happy to assist with general dining hall / kitchen cleaning and maintenance duties.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01722-790433

Closing Date:Friday 20th November 2-26 at 12pm

Interview Date:TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.