Midday Supervisory Assistant

Acorn Education Trust; Salisbury; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Great Wishford C of E Primary School in Salisbury, Wiltshire, is seeking a flexible Midday Supervisory Assistant to support pupils during lunchtime. The role is part-time (8.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year) with an ASAP start and permanent contract.

It is part of the Acorn Education Trust, offering collaborative opportunities and a supportive induction. The successful candidate will supervise meals, assist with dining hall duties, and help create a safe, enjoyable lunchtime experience for

Formación

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and can work with pupils and staff.
• Demonstrates superb attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Is self-motivated, dedicated and consistent, with a positive and flexible attitude.
• First Aid training, or is willing to complete it.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and assist children in the dining area and during inside/outside play.
• Support other staff to ensure lunchtime runs smoothly and safely.
• Receive and store school meal deliveries and prepare/clean the dining area.
• Serve meals and assist with general dining hall duties.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Positive attitude

Flexibility

First Aid

Dining hall duties

Descripción del empleo

# Midday Supervisory AssistantEmployer: Great Wishford C of E (VA) Primary SchoolLocation: Salisbury, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £13.28 per hour (£25,614 pro rata per annum)Posted: 3rd November 2026Expires: 20th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582329Job Reference: GWI26-27-2* Share :* Print**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 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.*### AttachmentsGWI26-27-2 - Applicant Information Pack### Safeguarding Statement:*Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.*