Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Pickwick Academy Trust; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

St Gregory's CofE Primary School within Pickwick Academy Trust is seeking a friendly, caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our welcoming team. You will help supervise pupils during lunchtime, ensuring they eat, play and socialise in a safe and inclusive manner.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will promote positive behaviour and build good relationships with pupils. Full training and ongoing support will be provided as part of our trusted community across 21

Qualifications

• Friendly, caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant.
• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Ability to contribute to a warm, inclusive school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime, helping them eat, play and socialise.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusivity in the lunchroom.
• Work as part of a team with Full training and support provided.

Job description

• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)


• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

  At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to "be a certain type of person" to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application.

  
  

  St Gregory's CofE Primary School is looking for a friendly, caring and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our welcoming team.



• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.

  You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;



• Excellent pension scheme


• Flexible working and family-friendly policies


• Employee wellbeing support & counselling


• Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging


• Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies


• Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)


• Free annual flu jab


• Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card


• Emergency salary advance scheme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Ongoing career and professional development

This rewarding role is at the heart of our school day, helping to make lunchtime a safe, happy and enjoyable experience for all our pupils. You’ll support children as they eat, play and socialise, helping them feel included, valued and well cared for. Working as part of a supportive team, you will build positive relationships with pupils, encourage good behaviour and help create a calm and enjoyable lunchtime environment. Full training and support will be provided. Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification. The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities; External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision.