Midday Supervisory Assistant

Brook Field Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 1,102,000 - 1,378,000; Part time

Job summary

Brook Field Primary School in Swindon is seeking a dedicated MDSA to supervise pupils at lunchtime. The role runs 12:00 to 13:00 on weekdays during term time, with occasional casual cover.

You will help keep children safe, ensure high standards of behaviour, assist with setting up and clearing away dining areas, and work with colleagues to create a positive lunchtime environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to use initiative.
• Organised and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch and after eating.
• Assisting with dining furniture setup/clear down and playground supervision.
• Maintain safety and wellbeing of pupils during lunchtimes.

Skills

Communication

Independent working

Job description

We are looking for an active, enthusiastic person to join our team of lunch time supervisors who look after the children throughout the lunch break. The hours will be 12.00 - 1.00, week days during term time, plus casual cover as the need arises.

Your role will be to ensure that children are safe, happy and healthy during their lunchtimes. All our MDSA positions involve the supervision of children while they eat their lunch and afterwards while they are on the playground or playing in their classroom. There may also be some cleaning and setting up/setting down of dining furniture.

You must be organised, positive and able to build good relationships with both the children and your colleagues. Excellent communication skills, the ability to use your initiative and to work independently are important skills for this role.