Midday Supervisory Assistant

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust; Wilton; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our primary school team. The role is 7.5 hours per week during term time, from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm, on a permanent basis. Start date ASAP and duties include safeguarding during lunch, distributing meals, and promoting safe play.

The successful candidate will work with a supportive team, demonstrate good communication, and adhere to our health and safety guidelines. Closing date 9 Oct 2026, interviews TBC.

Qualifications

• Able to build rapport with children.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Effective communication with staff, pupils and parents.
• Demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during lunchtime.
• Clear and tidy lunch areas after meals.
• Distribute lunches to children.
• Encourage positive play and interaction among children.

Skills

Rapport building

Teamwork

Communication

Food hygiene

Job description

Salary: £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 Annually (FTE)

Hours of work: 7.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Wilton CE Primary School for further information.

All about the role:

We are seeking to appoint a committed, efficient Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our successful team as soon as possible to work 7.5 hours per week, 11.45 am - 1.15 pm daily, term time only.

The key purpose of the job is to:

• Safeguard children during the lunchtime period
• Clearing and tidying away after lunch
• Distributing lunches to children
• Encouraging positive play and interaction among the children

You should:

• Be able to build a strong and appropriate rapport with children;
• Demonstrate the aptitude to work as part of a successful team;
• Have effective communication skills;
• Be able to support children in their play, while maintaining the children's safety and following the school's behaviour guidelines;
• Be able to demonstrate good food hygiene practices and follow the school health and safety policies

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

Closing date (and time): 9.00am 9th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: ASAP

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.