Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)EDV/2026/MCEPS/10581

Pickwick Academy Trust; Milton on Stour; On-site; GBP 3,500 - 4,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working policies

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Pickwick Academy Trust is seeking a friendly, reliable Midday Supervisory Assistant for Milton-on-Stour Primary School. This role helps ensure lunchtime safety and enjoyment for pupils, supervising in the dining hall and playground and supporting positive behaviour.

Full training is provided. The post is part-time (38 weeks per year) with 7.5 hours per week, paid at Dorset Grade 2, pay point 3, £13.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and enthusiastic team player.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch in the hall and outdoor areas
• Support children while they eat and play
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment
• Help set up and tidy away the dining area
• Undertake light cleaning and associated duties

Job description

Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)

Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School

Location: Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: Dorset Grade 2, pay point 3, £13.28 per hour

Hours Per Week: 7.5

Weeks Per Year: 38

Closing Date: 12pm, Monday 5th October 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 15th October 2026

Job summary

Milton-on-Stour Primary School is seeking a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our team. This is a key role at the heart of the school day, helping to ensure that lunchtime is safe, happy and enjoyable for all our pupils.

You will be part of a supportive team, supervising children in the dining hall and playground, encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils feel included and cared for. Full training will be provided.

In This Role, You Will:

• Supervise pupils during lunch in the hall and outdoor areas
• Support children while they eat and play
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment
• Help set up and tidy away the dining area
• Undertake light cleaning and associated duties

This is a great opportunity to join a welcoming school community and play a vital role in supporting pupils’ wellbeing.

Benefits

• 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
• Retail Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card
• Emergency salary advance scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Ongoing career and professional development

Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learners, 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.

What We Value In Our Team

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.

Contact details

Jessica Gaertig, Admin Officer – [e-mail]

Milton-on-Stour Church Of England Primary School – 01747822588 – [e-mail] – http://www.milton.dorset.sch.uk

Equal Opportunity

As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants. For any application support, please contact [e-mail].