Midday Supervisory Assistant - Primary school

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1DD

6 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 October 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
13 October 2025

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Mon-Fri 12.00 – 1.15pm 6.5 hrs/week 38 weeks a year. Contract type: Permanent. A job share arrangement is possible working 2 to 3 days per week.
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £3455
Hourly rate: £12.65

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint an MDSA to help supervise our pupils at lunchtime in the dining hall and playground, organising playtime activities, carrying out minor first aid, and reporting any accidents as required. There may be some associated lunchtime duties to to clean and clear the hall at the end of lunchtime which involve a moderate level of physical activity.

We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children
Is kind and empathic
Is able to communicate well with pupils and members of staff
Is reliable, shows integrity and understands confidentiality
Is able to work effectively as part of a team
Is supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos
Has patience and understanding as well as a sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

Enthusiastic and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
A friendly and supportive staff team
Good professional development opportunities
An inclusive and caring ethos
The opportunity to be part of our successful journey

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.

If you are committed to making a difference to children’s lives and want to be part of a dedicated team, then why not come and visit us to find out more. This is a permanent appointment working term time only between 2 and 5 lunchtimes a week (potential job share).

Commitment to safeguarding

St Joseph’s Catholic 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.