Midday Supervisory Assistant

New Close Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to support our children during lunchtime provision, starting in September 2026. This part-time position is a key component of our lunchtime operations, ensuring pupils are provided with a healthy and enjoyable meal experience. Working Hours: Part time (7.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year) We are a caring and inclusive non-denominational, growing school, situated in the garrison town of Warminster, Wiltshire. We are at the heart of our local community and pride ourselves on getting to know each of our pupils, and their families/carers, so that we can provide them with the support they need and help them to develop as individuals. Our nurturing team are committed to providing the best possible education for all of our pupils, while our strong values system helps contribute to the positive and calm atmosphere found in every classroom. With the support of Acorn Education Trust, we have transformed our learning environments and curriculum, and are very proud to be graded as ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted in our most recent inspection. 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: 01985-212304