Midday Supervisory Assistant

Durrington All Saints Church of England Infant School; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Durrington All Saints Church of England Infant School is seeking a part-time Midday Supervisory Assistant to support lunchtime provisions for children aged 4–7. The role involves supervising dining and play areas, assisting with meals, and helping maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

7.5 hours per week across 38 weeks a year, with a pro rata salary of £25,614 per annum. The school values a friendly, flexible, and proactive approach and welcomes candidates with First Aid training or a

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superb attention to detail and organisational skills.
• First Aid training, or willing to complete it.
• Enjoys working with children and devising creative indoor/outdoor play activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist children in the dining area.
• Help ensure lunchtime operations run smoothly and safely.
• Prepare and clean the dining area after lunch and serve meals to children.
• Support staff with general dining hall and kitchen cleaning duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Flexibility

First Aid training

Working with children

Play activities

Job description

# Midday Supervisory AssistantEmployer: Durrington All Saints C of E Infant SchoolLocation: Salisbury, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £13.28 per hour (£25,614 pro rata per annum)Posted: 13th October 2026Expires: 30th October 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1579349Job Reference: DUR25-26-7* Share :* Print**Durrington All Saints Church of England Infant School** Is 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 (7.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year). **Required:** ASAP.We are a welcoming Infant school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 7 years. Situated in the heart of the charming village of Durrington, Wiltshire, we have strong relationships with the Junior School, All Saints Church and the local community. We are incredibly proud of our inclusive and adaptable approach to teaching and learning, which helps all our children to flourish and succeed. Within our Christian framework, we aim to foster the growth of our children both academically and spiritually; developing responsible, caring and happy individuals. We joined Acorn education Trust in May 2022, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education, collaborate with schools and draw on collective experience. In June 2025, we were proud to, once again, be confirmed as a ‘good’ school by Ofsted.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 preparing and cleaning the dining area after 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: 01980- 652468**Closing Date**: Friday 30th October 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** w/c Monday 2nd November 2026*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.*