Midday Supervisory Assistant

Durrington All Saints Church of England Infant School; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Durrington All Saints Church of England Infant School in Salisbury is seeking a friendly and flexible Midday Supervisory Assistant to support pupils during lunchtime.

You will supervise dining hall activities, help with serving meals, and assist staff to ensure a safe, enjoyable mealtime for all children; part-time, 7.5 hours weekly.

A calm, proactive approach and First Aid training are welcomed; training and induction provided.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with pupils and staff.
• Ability to work well in a team and use initiative in varying lunchtime scenarios.
• Flexibility, reliability and a positive attitude are essential.
• First Aid training is desirable or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist children in the dining area and during inside/outside play.
• Support other staff to ensure lunchtime runs smoothly and safely.
• Prepare and clean the dining area after lunch and assist with serving meals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Adaptability

First Aid training

Job description

# Midday Supervisory AssistantEmployer: Durrington All Saints C of E Infant SchoolLocation: Salisbury, WiltshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: £13.07 per hour (£25,220 pro rata per annum)Posted: 16th July 2026Expires: 27th August 2026 12:00 PMStart Date: 7th September 2026Job ID: 1565682Job Reference: DUR25-26-7* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* 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 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 (7.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year). **Required:** September 2026.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**: Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 12pm**Interview Date:** Friday 4th September 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.*### AttachmentsDUR25-26-7 - 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.*