Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) – Milton-on Stour CofE Primary School
Salary: Dorset Grade, pay point 3, £12.85 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Part-time, 5 hours per week (12.00pm – 1.00pm, Monday – Fridays)
Closing date: 12pm, Wednesday 22nd May 2026
Job summary
Milton-on-Stour Primary School is seeking a friendly, reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our team. This is a key role at the heart of the school day, helping to ensure that lunchtime is safe, happy and enjoyable for all our pupils.
You will be part of a supportive team, supervising children in the dining hall and playground, encouraging positive behaviour and helping pupils feel included and cared for. Full training will be provided.
In this role, you will:
- Supervise pupils during lunch in the hall and outdoor areas
- Support children while they eat and play
- Promote a safe and inclusive environment
- Help set up and tidy away the dining area
- Undertake light cleaning and associated duties
This is a great opportunity to join a welcoming school community and play a vital role in supporting pupils’ wellbeing.
Benefits
- Excellent pension scheme
- Flexible working and family-friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing support & counselling
- Strong central team support and a real sense of family and belonging
- Staff involvement in shaping key HR policies
- Free eye tests (and glasses if required for your role)
- Free annual flu jab
- Retail discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/Blue Light Card
- Emergency salary advance scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Ongoing career and professional development
Contact
For further details regarding the role, please contact Jessica Gaertig, Admin Officer at office@milton.dorset.sch.uk.
Equality and Diversity
As a Diversity & Inclusion employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled, neurodivergent, or otherwise needing applicants.
Legal and Screening
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered “spent.” An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior to employment.
References will be requested at the short‑listing stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes work with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidate’s suitability to work with children.
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