Midday Supervisory Assistant at Ad Astra Infant School

Company: Dorset Council UK
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Location: Poole
Job Description:

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Ad Astra Infant School

5.41 hours per week, Monday to Friday11:55am – 1:00pmGrade C (Point 3 – 4) £24,796 – £25,185 pro-rataActual salary £3,010.72 – £3,057.95Term time onlyPermanentStart Date, September 2026

Overview

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.

Responsibilities

  • Organise and develop safe, purposeful and creative play during the lunchtime break to enrich pupils’ learning and support positive behaviour.
  • Supervise children in the school hall during lunch where applicable and assist with preparation for and clearing up the hall at lunchtimes.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience is desirable but not essential.
  • First Aid qualification is an advantage but not essential.

Person Specification

  • Be keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
  • Work well in a team
  • Bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
  • Have a can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
  • Be prepared to go above and beyond
  • Demonstrate resilience and stamina

In Return We Can Offer

  • Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
  • Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
  • Excellent opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust
  • A fantastic induction programme
  • Long service awards
  • Support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual
  • Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
  • Highly competitive pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust

Application Process

Applications should be made online. Please contact our HR Department on 01202 380015 for more information. We do not accept CV applications.

Closing date: 7 June 2026

Interview date: 11 June 2026

Data and Safeguarding

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check. Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026