Midday Supervisory Assistant

Willowbrook Primary School, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7HE

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 November 2026

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £13.28 per hour (£25,614 pro rata per annum)

Midday Supervisory Assistant job summary

Willowbrook Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to support our children during lunchtime provision, starting as soon as possible. This part-time position is a key component of our lunchtime operations, ensuring pupils are provided with a healthy and enjoyable meal experience.

Contract: Fixed term (until 31st August 2027). Working Hours: Part time (5 hours per week, 12pm until 1pm, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year). Required: ASAP.

We are a small, warm and welcoming school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the heart of Trowbridge in Wiltshire, we are part of inclusive community where we respect, appreciate and support each other and our environment. We believe in valuing each child as an individual and encourage all children to reach their potential so they can flourish personally, academically and with a sense of pride. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for all our pupils and are committed to providing them with a rich and inspiring education that will nurture them as well-rounded individuals with the confidence, ability and desire to make the world a better place. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.

Responsible for supervising and assisting children in the dining area and/or supervising them during inside/outside play, you will support other members of staff to ensure that our school lunchtime period runs smoothly while ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all children at all times. The role will involve the receipt and storage of school meal delivery, preparing and cleaning the dining area before and after and lunch as well as serving meals to children.

We are looking for someone who:  

• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and are able to work with a variety of pupils and staff;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations; 
• Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative; 
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Has First Aid training, or is willing to complete it;
• Enjoys working with children and has the ability to devise creative indoor / outdoor play activities for them;
• Is happy to assist with general dining hall / kitchen cleaning and maintenance duties. 

We can offer the successful candidate: 

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01225-355511

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: TBC

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position. 

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

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 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 Willowbrook Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 85 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Willowbrook Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oasis-academy-longmeadow

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