Midday Supervisory Assistant

Ad Astra Infant School; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Ad Astra Infant School is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join the friendly team. The role is based at Ad Astra Infant School within TEACH Poole Multi‑Academy Trust, working 5.41 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 11:55 am–1:00 pm) during term time only.

Salary is Grade C (Point 3-4) £24,796-£25,185 pro-rata with actual salaries around £3,010.72-£3,057.95. Permanent and ASAP start. Previous experience and First Aid qualification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience is advantageous but not essential.
• First Aid qualification is advantageous.
• Be able to work as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Organise and develop safe, purposeful and creative play during lunchtime.
• Supervise children in the hall during lunch and help prepare/clear up.
• Support positive behaviour and a calm lunchtime environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Energy & enthusiasm

Resilience

Can-do attitude

Education

First Aid qualification (advantage)

Job description

‘TEACH Poole’ Multi-Academy Trust

Ad Astra Junior School

Haymoor Junior School

Canford Heath Infant School

Canford Heath Junior School

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Ad Astra Infant School

5.41 hours per week, Monday to Friday

11.55 am - 1.00 pm

Grade C (Point 3 - 4) £24,796 - £25,185 pro-rata

Actual salary £3,010.72 - £3,057.95

Term time only

Permanent

Required ASAP

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.

We are looking to appoint an MDSA to join our friendly and supportive infant school team. The successful candidate will be employed by the Trust as a whole, but the current vacancy is based at Ad Astra Infant School.

Duties for the post will be to organise and develop safe, purposeful and creative play during the lunchtime break which enriches the pupils’ learning and supports positive behaviour. The post may also include the supervision of children in the school hall whilst eating their lunch and to help prepare for and clear up the hall at lunchtimes.

Previous experience and a First Aid qualification are an advantage but not essential.

If you:

• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
• Work well in a team
• Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
• Have a can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
• Have the preparedness to go above and beyond
• Have Resilience and stamina

In return we can offer:

• Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
• Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust
• A fantastic induction programme
• Long service awards
• Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
• Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
• Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.

Closing date: 14th October 2026

Interview date: 23rd October 2026

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager - Hayley Hemmings at [e-mail]

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.

TEACH Poole is committed to Equal Opportunities.