Lunchtime Supervisor (MDSA)

Malmesbury Church of England Primary School, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9JR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 11:35 to 12:40 Monday to Thursday (4 hours 20 minutes per week) 38.00 working weeks per year plus 5.7 to 6.69 paid holiday (depending on your Wiltshire Schools’ continuous service). You are required to work throughout the school term time.
• Contract type: Fixed term - until August 2027
• Actual salary: £2,512.18 - £2,569.09
• Pay scale: Grade B – SCP3
• Hourly rate: £13.28 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a committed and caring lunchtime assistant to join our outstanding staff team. They must share our aspiration of ‘growing together in wisdom and love; discovering life in all its fullness’ for every child in our care.

This post will be to serve food from our dispensary to pupils, and supervise in the hall and then help clean in the hall in preparation for afternoon lessons. They could also work with any of our children from Reception to Year 6 supporting lunchtime and playtime. Please see the job description for a full list of responsibilities.

We wish to appoint someone who:

• Is an excellent team worker.
• Is passionate about working with children of all ages and supporting them to achieve independence.
• Can build positive relationships and relate well to a wide range of children and adults.

Can support our values of respect, kindness, courage, creativity and love and is sympathetic to our Christian foundation.

What the school offers its staff

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school, rated ‘Good’ with outstanding behaviour by Ofsted in June 2024. We are proud of our dedicated team, who make learning stimulating, enjoyable, and meaningful for every child. This year the school will expand its buildings as part of a multi-million-pound STEAM learning project funded by the James Dyson Foundation.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, collaborative environment where all professionals work as a team.
• The chance to work with some wonderful children.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. In line with safeguarding regulations,an online profile check will be conducted for shortlisted applicants.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 410 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Malmesbury Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01666823514
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/malmesbury-church-of-england-primary-school

Malmesbury C of E Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2024. With a dedicated and enthusiastic team, we strive to make learning both stimulating and enjoyable, ensuring every child experiences an exciting, rewarding, and meaningful educational journey. The SLT are committed to maintaining work-life balance and supporting the well-being of all staff.

Arranging a visit to Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@malmesbury-pri.wilts.sch.uk.

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