Midday Supervisory Assistant

Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 3,200 - 4,600; Part time

Job summary

Great Wishford Church of England Primary School in Wiltshire is seeking a part‑time Midday Supervisory Assistant to supervise lunchtime play and dining activities from September 2026. The role involves assisting with meal service, dining hall duties, and supporting staff to create a positive, safe meal experience for pupils aged 5–11.

The post is 8.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year, reflecting a caring school with strong community links and a supportive ethos under Acorn

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• superb attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, dedicated and consistent.
• Ability to deal with new challenging situations.
• Team player who can use their own initiative.
• Positive and flexible attitude.
• First Aid training, or willingness to complete it.
• Enjoys working with children and can devise creative indoor/outdoor play activities.
• Able to assist with general dining hall/kitchen cleaning and maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and assisting children in the dining area and supervising them during inside/outside play, supporting staff to ensure lunchtime runs smoothly and safety.
• Managing receipt and storage of school meal delivery, preparing and cleaning the dining area before and after lunch, and serving meals to children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive and flexible attitude

First Aid training

Job description

Great Wishford Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to support our children during lunchtime provision, starting in September 2026. 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).

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 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 opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

Responsible for supervising and assisting children in the dining area and 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 lunch as well as serving meals to children.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and can 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 can 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.