Overview
Senior MDSA – Trowbridge, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Salary: Grade D5 £25,583 per annum, pro rata
Hours of work: 13 hours 45 minutes per week, 11am – 1.45pm Monday to Friday, term time only (38 weeks)
Contract type: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St John’s Catholic Primary School for further information.
A bit about us:
St. John’s Catholic Primary School is a wonderful place to work. We pride ourselves on having a strong commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, based on Catholic Social Teaching themes. We aim to inspire and support every child to reach their full potential – ensuring they work hard every day.
All about the role:
St John’s Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and friendly Senior Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our caring and dedicated team. Guided by our mission, “We grow and learn in the footsteps of Jesus,” we are looking for someone who will help create a safe, happy and nurturing lunchtime environment where every child feels valued, respected and supported.
The successful candidate will lead and support our Midday Supervisory team in the hall, including drawing up rotas and organising cover for absence, dealing with incidents involving first aid, behaviour and pupil wellbeing. They will supervise children in the dining hall whilst eating, and driving the clean down after the lunch service, including loading/unloading the dishwasher. The role also includes reporting concerns, communicating important information to class teachers and senior leaders, and supporting the implementation of the school’s safeguarding and behaviour policies. The postholder will liaise with senior leaders regarding training needs and the ordering of equipment, helping to ensure lunchtime provision runs smoothly and effectively.
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills, a calm and positive manner, and a genuine commitment to supporting children and upholding the Catholic ethos and values of our school community. At St John’s, kindness, compassion, responsibility and mutual respect are at the heart of all we do, and we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and supportive school where every child is encouraged to flourish.
Find out more and apply:
Visits to the school are very much encouraged. To organise a tour please contact Allie Brown, our School Business Manager on 01225 752006 or by emailing admin@st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk Further details including a person specification can be obtained from the school by email or telephone. Details are also on the school website www.st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk Completed applications will be accepted by email. Covering letters are welcomed as part of the application, however, we are unable to accept CV’s.
Closing date (and time): Tuesday 21st July 2026, 12:00pm
Interview date: TBC
Commencement date: As soon as possible
We reserve the right to interview candidates ahead of the closing date
St. John’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Join us in making a difference at St. John’s – where faith and learning flourish!
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