Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)
Greentrees Primary School, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3GZ9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Monday 8th December 2025 or as soon as possible after
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,413.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary £3456 per annum
Additional allowances
Actual salary £3456 per annum
Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) job summary
Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA)
Pickwick Academy Trust would like to recruit two permanent, part-time Midday Supervisory Assistants based at Greentrees Primary School.
Hours:
6.25 hours per week, 11.50am - 1.05pm, Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year (term time only, excluding TD days).
Salary:
B2 £24,413 pro rata, per annum, (actual salary £3456 per annum)
Start date: Monday 8th December 2025 or as soon as possible after
Our School:
Greentrees Primary School is a two site two form entry Primary School with a 12 place Resource Base. The school is situated on the outskirts of Salisbury. The school has strong international links and has an enquiry led skills based broad and balanced curriculum. The school prides itself on its behaviour. It is also committed to teaching children how they learn as well as the content of the curriculum. The school uses Guy Claxton’s 4 Rs of Learning and Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset model to achieve this.
Role Overview:
Greentrees Primary School has an opportunity to appoint two Midday Supervisory Assistants who can build up happy and caring relationships with the children at lunch times and supervise them (full training will be given).
We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable. Being able to work as part of a team is essential, as well as being able to use your own initiative. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential.
Duties will include the supervision of pupils, either in the lunch hall or other areas in the school, whilst they are eating lunch or taking part in lunchtime activities. Associated duties will include clearing and cleaning of dining hall and equipment including light manual handling.
The jobholder must demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This will involve undertaking annual Safeguard training and using school reporting systems for any Safeguard concerns.
What we offer:
Generous contributory pension provision
Family friendly policies
Commitment to flexible working;
Generous terms and conditions, and transparent policies with staff consulted directly on all key HR policies
Access to Employee Wellbeing support and counselling telephone support for all staff
Strong central team committed to and providing high level of support for staff at all levels
People Strategy in place setting out the Trust’s commitments and initiatives to support staff
A real family and togetherness feel, where everyone is included and listened to, and ensures no one feels isolated
Free eye tests (for those assessed as regular Display Equipment Users, and glasses if needed specifically for particular roles)
Free annual flu jab
Partnership with the Motor Source Group, enabling staff to benefit from discounts on new and used cars (average £4k saving on a standard new car)
Wiltshire Rewards (LA scheme enabling discounts across a range of retail outlets - available to Wiltshire schools)
Emergency Salary Advance Scheme
Closing date: 12.00noon on Friday 21st November 2025
Interview: Monday 1st December 2025 (pm)
Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs.
Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.
Contact details:
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Mrs Emma Baker (Admin Manager) at Emma.Baker@greentrees.wilts.sch.uk We would love to hear from you.
For any assistance regarding the My New Term system and the application process, please reach out to Sylwia Hulbert (Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer) at SHulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk , who will be happy to help with your queries.
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.
Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must come from someone within the leadership team, if you have worked in a school previously please nominate the Headteacher.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: If you have previously applied for one of Pickwick Academy Trust’s vacancies using our My New Term applicant tracker system, please ensure that your application is updated with your current workplace details and responsibilities.
Additionally, please remember to nominate a referee from Pickwick Academy Trust. In line with KCSIE policy, the reference must be provided by the Headteacher of the school you are currently working at.
Talent Pool
If you do not find a suitable job on our website at this moment, we encourage you to sign up for our Talent Pool. By joining, you'll stay connected with our Trust and be considered for future opportunities across our 21 schools as soon as they arise. It's a great way to ensure you're on our radar for roles that match your skills and interests. Please use the following link https://mynewterm.com/candidate-login/ to join in.
Safeguarding and Pre-employment checks
At Pickwick Academy Trust we are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we require anyone joining our school to actively contribute to this commitment.
All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of safer recruitment due diligence. Successful candidates will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and a barred list check if working in regulated activity
Inclusive Community
Pickwick Academy Trust is a friendly and inclusive community and is committed to equality of opportunity for all. Our aim is to ensure that no applicant or employee is discriminated against or is disadvantaged by policies, procedures, conditions or requirements. We have a caring and supportive environment where wellbeing is a key priority - flexible working requests will be considered.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Greentrees Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Greentrees Primary School website
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