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Eastrop Infant School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7AP

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,749.00 - £27,294.00 Annually (FTE)

MDSA job summary

Eastrop Infant School and Nursery is for children aged from 2 to 7 years old.

We are one of the founding schools of Grove Learning Trust, an aspirational, supportive trust keen to work collaboratively with others.

At Eastrop Infant School & Nursery we work to ensure that no child is left behind and that the unique identity of our school is protected, celebrated and valued for the contribution we make to ensuring children have the best education and experiences. We also passionately believe that by working together with other schools, the children are able to have a better quality of education that all children benefit from and where no child is left behind.

The role of Midday Supervisory Assistant is ideal for someone who is a team player, has good communication skills and is flexible and organised. The successful applicants will need to use their initiative to ensure the smooth running of the lunch period. Further details about the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification further on in this recruitment pack.

All candidates are warmly invited to visit us. During these visits, we will be able to explain more about our vision, the journey we are on as well as answer any questions you might have.

Part time: Monday to Friday

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Advert Closes: Midday 19 October 2026. Grove Learning Trust reserves the right to close the advert early, and interview prior to the closing date of the advert.

Interviews: 21 October 2026

Candidates who are successful at the shortlisting stage will be notified shortly after the closing date. Candidates who have not heard from us by this point should presume that their applications have not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and relevant identity, qualification and disqualification by association checks before a formal offer is made, contracting is undertaken, and induction commences within our school.

For further details about safeguarding, please visit our school website.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and relevant identity, qualification and disqualification by association checks before a formal offer is made, contracting is undertaken, and induction commences within our school.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Eastrop Infant School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Eastrop Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastrop-infant-school-swindon

Eastrop Infant School and Nursery is a two-form entry school for children aged from 2 to 7 years old. We work very closely with Southfield Junior School and there will be opportunities to work with colleagues at both schools for training, networking and information sharing. We share many families so the close relationship between schools is hugely important to us.
We are one of the founding schools of Grove Learning Trust, an aspirational, supportive trust keen to work collaboratively with others. Other schools in our trust are Southfield Junior School, Wroughton Infant School, Wroughton Junior School, Oakhurst Primary School, Peatmoor Primary School, Millbrook Primary School and Shaw Rdge Primary School.
At Eastrop Infant School & Nursery we work to ensure that no child is left behind and that the unique identity of our school is protected, celebrated and valued for the contribution we make to ensuring children have the best education and experiences. We also passionately believe that by working together with other schools, the children are able to have a better quality of education that all children benefit from and where no child is left behind.
The role of Class Teacher is ideal for someone who is a team player, has good communication skills and is flexible and organised. The successful applicants will need to use their initiative to ensure the good progress of all pupils in their care.

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