Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)EDV / 2025 / GPS / 87075

Pickwick Academy Trust; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a part-time Midday Supervisory Assistant for Greentrees Primary School in Salisbury. The position offers 6.25 hours per week, with responsibilities including supervising pupils during lunchtime activities and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should ideally have experience with children and a commitment to safeguarding policies. The role offers a supportive community and attractive terms and conditions including pension provisions.

Benefits

Generous contributory pension provision

Family-friendly policies

Employee Wellbeing support

Access to discounts on cars and retail

Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Experience in supervising or working with children is desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime activities.
• Assist with clearing and cleaning the dining hall.
• Promote a positive and safe environment.
• Collaborate with the team while managing individual duties.

Skills

Relationship building with pupils

Supervision

Team collaboration

Patience and adaptability

Organizational skills

Job description

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) – Greentrees Primary School

Job Reference: EDV/2025/GPS/87075

Location: Sycamore Drive, Bishopdown, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3GZ

Contract Type: Permanent (Part‑Time)

Contract Term: Part‑Time

Salary: £24,413.00 Annually (FTE; actual salary £3,456 per annum)

Start Date: Monday 8th December 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): 1st December 2025

Closing Date: 12:00pm, 21st November 2025

About This Role

Pickwick Academy Trust is looking to recruit a permanent, part‑time Midday Supervisory Assistant for Greentrees Primary School.

Hours & Salary

6.25 hours per week, 11:50am – 1:05pm, Monday to Friday (38 weeks per year, term time only, excluding TD days).

Salary: B2 £24,413 pro rata per annum (actual salary £3,456 per annum).

Our School

Greentrees Primary School is a two‑site, two‑form entry Primary School with a 12‑place Resource Base, situated on the outskirts of Salisbury. The school maintains strong international links and offers an enquiry‑led, skills‑based, broad and balanced curriculum. It is known for its behaviour culture and its use of Guy Claxton’s 4 Rs of Learning and Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset model.

Role Overview

The role offers the opportunity to build happy, caring relationships with pupils at lunchtime and supervise them across the school, with full training provided.

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise pupils in the lunch hall or other areas while they eat or participate in lunchtime activities.
• Assist with clearing and cleaning of the dining hall and equipment, including light manual handling.
• Maintain a safe, positive environment and promote safeguarding, attending annual safeguarding training and using school reporting systems for any concerns.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team while independently managing duties.
• Maintain a positive outlook with patience, calmness, organization and adaptability.

What We Offer

• Generous contributory pension provision
• Family‑friendly policies
• Commitment to flexible working
• Generous terms and conditions, with transparent policies reviewed with staff
• Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support
• Strong central support for staff at all levels
• A people‑strategy aligned with the Trust’s commitments
• A supportive, inclusive community where all feel heard
• Free eye tests and glasses for eligible staff
• Free annual flu jab
• Discounts on new and used cars via Motor Source Group (average £4k saving)
• Wiltshire Rewards scheme discounts across retail outlets
• Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

Contact Details

For further information, contact Mrs Emma Baker (Admin Manager) at [e-mail] or call 01722 340 596. Recruitment queries can be directed to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor & HR Officer) at [e-mail].

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community committed to equality of opportunity for all. No applicant or employee will be discriminated against or disadvantaged by policies, procedures, or requirements. Flexible working requests will be considered. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicable amendments.