Midday Supervisory Assistant

Wiltshire Council; Wilton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust are seeking a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join Wilton CE Primary School. The role is 7.5 hours per week, 11.45 am – 1.15 pm daily, term time only, with permanent contract. Salary listed as £24,796.00 - £25,185.00 ann.

This position supports safeguarding, lunch distribution, and positive play in a school setting. Suitable candidates will work well in a team, communicate effectively, and follow health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Role requires direct engagement with children during lunchtime.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team.
• Follow school policies on behaviour, health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard children during the lunchtime period.
• Clear and tidy away after lunch.
• Distribute lunches to children.
• Encourage positive play and interaction among children.

Skills

Rapport with children

Teamwork

Communication

Food hygiene

Health & safety

Job description

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.

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.

Closing date (and time)

9.00am 9th October 2026

Interview date

TBC

Commencement date

ASAP