Midday Supervisory Teaching Assistant

RIVERWALK SCHOOL; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff induction program

Training and development

Wellbeing package

Career progression within the Trust

CPD package

Job summary

Riverwalk School in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a part-time Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) for a 4-hour day, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday. The role involves supervising lunchtimes, assisting with meals and personal care, and supporting classrooms and outdoor areas during breaks.

The school offers a supportive induction, training, wellbeing package, and opportunities for career progression within the Trust. DBS checks are required for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Basic level literacy and numeracy required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch break to maintain a positive atmosphere.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene as required.
• Encourage healthy eating and assist with meals.
• Keep dining, kitchen and service areas clean and tidy.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

• Riverwalk School
• Address:Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 2PD, with full mobility across the Trust
• Salary:£25,330 per annum (pro rata)
• Hours:4 hours per day, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm, Monday - Friday
• Contract:Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference:5428

Riverwalk School are looking for dedicated and friendly people to join our wonderful staff team at Riverwalk School, Bury St Edmunds.

The school is looking for a Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) who has experience of organising and managing lunchtimes at school and understands the importance of lunchtimes as an integral part of our school day.

Duties include helping learners with their meals and their personal care, as well as supervising them in their outdoor learning environments and their classrooms.

Your role

• Support with the supervision of pupils throughout the midday break ensuring that a good atmosphere is maintained.
• Support children with their personal hygiene and care.
• Encourage children to have good eating habits and assist young children as required.
• Maintain acceptable standards of behaviour, conduct, and safety as laid down in the school policies.
• Manage playing activities in ways that keep learners safe.
• Setup and clear down dining areas.
• Assist with the basic preparation and serving of all meals to staff and pupils as requested.
• Wash up all associated equipment as may be required.
• Ensure that the kitchen and service areas are clean and tidy as requested.
• Ensure that health and safety regulations are followed.
• Assist with general cleaning of the food areas.
• Support Class Teacher/Teaching Assistant with day to day running of classroom.

You will need a basic level literacy and numeracy to carry out the role.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive staff induction program.
• Full support and training from a wider team.
• Wide range of staff benefits.
• Extensive Wellbeing support package.
• Opportunity for career progression within the Trust.
• Personalised performance management.
• A bespoke package of CPD as required.

For more information, please read theConsortium Trust Benefits Brochure (pdf).

For more information

Please read theJob Description (pdf).

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sally Boulter by either [e-mail] or calling01284 764280.

Closing date: 1.00 pm, 20 November 2026.

The Consortium Trust demonstrates and implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and this will include social media checks.