Midday Supervisory Assistant

Willowbrook Primary; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Willowbrook Primary School in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, is seeking a flexible Midday Supervisory Assistant to support children at lunchtime. This fixed-term, part-time role runs 12pm–1pm, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year, starting as soon as possible.

You will supervise in dining and during play, help with meal delivery, and assist with dining hall cleaning. A First Aid qualification is preferred, but training can be provided. Join a welcoming school within Acorn Education Trust.

Qualifications

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, dedicated and consistent.
• Able to handle new challenging situations.
• Strong team player with initiative.
• Positive and flexible attitude.
• First Aid training, or willingness to complete it.
• Enjoys working with children and devising play activities.
• Willing to assist with dining hall/kitchen cleaning and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist children in the dining area and during play.
• Support staff to ensure lunchtime runs smoothly and safety.
• Receive and store school meal deliveries.
• Prepare and clean the dining area before and after lunch.
• Serve meals to children.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Team player

Initiative

Positive attitude

First Aid training

Flexibility

Experience with children

Play activities planning

Cleaning/dining hall tasks

Job description

# Midday Supervisory AssistantEmployer: Willowbrook PrimaryLocation: Trowbridge, WiltshireContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part TimeContract Length: Fixed until 31st August 2027Salary: £13.28 per hour (£25,614 pro rata per annum)Posted: 9th November 2026Expires: 16th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583224Job Reference: WIL26-27-6* Share :* Print**Willowbrook 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.**Contract:** Fixed term (until 31st August 2027). **Working Hours:** Part time (5 hours per week, 12pm until 1pm, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year). **Required:** ASAP.We are a small, warm and welcoming school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the heart of Trowbridge in Wiltshire, we are part of inclusive community where we respect, appreciate and support each other and our environment. We believe in valuing each child as an individual and encourage all children to reach their potential so they can flourish personally, academically and with a sense of pride. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for all our pupils and are committed to providing them with a rich and inspiring education that will nurture them as well-rounded individuals with the confidence, ability and desire to make the world a better place. We are part of 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: 01225-355511**Closing Date:** Monday 16th November 2026 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.*### AttachmentsWIL26-27-6 - 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.*