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Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)EDV/2025/ILPS/06976

Pickwick Academy Trust

Chippenham

On-site

GBP 3,000

Part time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Pickwick Academy Trust is hiring a Midday Supervisory Assistant for Ivy Lane Primary School, Chippenham. This part-time role requires supervising children at lunchtime and fostering a positive environment. Ideal candidates should be patient, adaptable, and able to work as part of a team.

Benefits

Generous contributory pension provision

Free eye tests and glasses for specific roles

Free annual flu jab

Access to Employee Wellbeing support

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

No formal qualifications required; training provided.
Ability to build relationships with children.
Experience working with children is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Supervise pupils during lunch breaks.
Maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.
Assist in lunchtime activities and clear dining areas.

Skills

Patience

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Positive outlook

Sense of humour

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) at Ivy Lane Primary School

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10 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/ILPS/06976

Location

Ivy Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HE

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£23,656.00 Annually (FTE)

Actual salary £2679 per annum

Closing Date

12:00pm, 4th Jul 2025

Start Date

1st September 2025

Positions Available

1

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

17th July 2025

Interview Date(s) 17th July 2025

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About This Role

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit a permanent, part-time Midday Supervisory Assistant based at Ivy Lane Primary School.

Hours:

5 hours per week

Working Pattern:

12.00noon – 1.00pm, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD days).

Salary:

B2, £23,656 pro rata, per annum, (actual salary £2679 per annum)

Start date: 1st September 2025

Our School

Do you want a job where you can inspire and make a difference to the lives of children? Would you like to join a ‘good’ school where teamwork is highly valued and ‘Leaders are determined for all pupils to reach their potential.’ Ofsted Jan 2022

If the answer is yes, then Ivy Lane Primary School is the place to be!

Ivy Lane School is a two-form entry Primary School in the centre of Chippenham, Wiltshire and is part of the Pickwick Academy Trust. We also have our on-site Sunflowers Nursery which accepts children from the age of 3 years old.

We believe in ‘Learning for Life’, aiming to equip every child with both the skills to be successful beyond their primary years and a life-long appetite for learning. The school community really is a special place to learn. Our Ofsted Jan 2022 recognised this; ‘Teamwork is central to the work at Ivy Lane to ensure pupils are educated and nurtured well.’

Our school values of ‘Learning, Environment, Others and Ourselves’ underpin our ethos. We place a huge importance on outdoor learning and are very lucky to have Forest Schools Provision. We also have an extensive provision of social and emotional support for our children.

Role Overview

Ivy Lane School has an opportunity to appoint three Midday Supervisory Assistants who can build up happy and caring relationships with the children at lunch times and supervise them (full training will be given).

We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being able to work as part of a team is essential, as well as being able to use your own initiative. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential.

Duties will include the supervision of pupils, either in the lunch hall or other areas in the school, whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities. Associated duties will include clearing and cleaning of dining hall and equipment including light manual handling.

What We Offer:

Generous contributory pension provision
Family friendly policies
Commitment to flexible working;
Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies
Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff
Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels
People Strategy in place setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff
A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated
Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)
Free annual flu jab
Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)
Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)
Emergency Salary Advance Scheme

Contact Details:

If you require any further details regarding the role, or would like to arrange a visit to get a flavour of our fabulous school, please feel free to contact Mrs Kerry Nowosielski (Admin Officer) at admin@ivylane.wilts.sch.uk or on 01249 652556. We would love to hear from you.

For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (HR Recruitment Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.

How To Apply

Closing date: 12.00noon on Friday 4th July 2025

Interview date: Thursday 17th July 2025

Contact Details:

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from the Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Related Documents

Job Description MDSA.pdf
Person Specification MDSA.pdf
Pickwick Academy_Applicant Inf...pdf

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Contact Details:

Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.

Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, we require the reference must come from the Headteacher.

Talent Pool

If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join in.

Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks

At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity

Inclusive Community

Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority – flexible working requests will be considered.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Job Description MDSA.pdf
Person Specification MDSA.pdf
Pickwick Academy_Applicant Inf...pdf

Ivy Lane Primary School

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Ivy Lane, Chippenham

Wiltshire

SN15 1HE

01249652556

admin@ivylane.wilts.sch.uk

http://www.ivylane.wilts.sch.uk

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Related Documents

Job Description MDSA.pdf