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Mid-day Supervisory Assistant
Pickwick Academy Trust
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 10/29/2026
About this role
Job Title: Midday Supervisory Assistant Location: Pickwick Academy Trust Schools - Wiltshire and Dorset (please check the list below) Salary: £25,614 FTE Contract: Permanent/temporary/ Part-time (hours to be agreed when a vacancy arises) As an expanding and continuously developing Trust, Pickwick Academy Trust regularly creates new opportunities across our schools. We are therefore advertising Midday Supervisory Assistant roles on an ongoing basis, allowing us to connect with individuals interested in joining one of our 21 schools as opportunities arise. Apply now and be considered immediately for opportunities at your chosen school. Our proactive recruitment process means your application will be reviewed as soon as it’s submitted, and you could be invited straight to interview without waiting for a vacancy to be advertised. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven school community. While there may not always be an immediate start date at the point of application, suitable candidates will be contacted when a Midday Supervisory Assistant role becomes available that aligns with their experience, location preferences, and availability. Important information for applicants: This is an open, ongoing advert supporting recruitment across Pickwick Academy Trust. Submitting an application does not guarantee immediate employment, but ensures you are considered for future Midday Supervisory Assistant opportunities across our schools. Please indicate in your Supporting Statement which Pickwick Academy Trust school(s) you would prefer to work in. A full list of our schools can be found at the bottom of this advert. Please do not apply via the Indeed website and please note that we cannot accept CVs. Please note: this is not a live vacancy. Applications submitted will be held on file and only reviewed when a suitable position becomes available. Job summary We are looking for a caring and responsible individual who enjoys working with children. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive school community and make a positive difference to pupils’ lunchtime experience. You will help ensure children are safe, happy, and engaged during lunch and play, working as part of a team or independently under the guidance of the Senior MDSA. The ideal candidate will be approachable, patient, and proactive in maintaining a positive and inclusive environment, while supporting the school’s ethos, values, and safeguarding practices. This role offers the chance to play an important part in the school day, helping children enjoy their lunch break safely and positively. Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification. The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust. Contact details If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Recruitment Advisor and HR Officer, Sylwia Hulbert on shulbert@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk We would love to hear from you, we warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school. Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received. Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust? You’ll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including; • 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 • Retails Discounts & savings, including Wiltshire Rewards retail savings/ Blue Light Card • Emergency salary advance scheme • Cycle to Work Scheme • Ongoing career and professional development Our vision is to provide the very best education, empowering our children to become lifelong learnings, global citizens and deep thinkers. We are seeking dedicated staff to join our supportive trust and help make a real impact. Our mission is to attract and retain individuals who share our values and vision. 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. For any application support, please contact AskHR@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk What we Value in Our Team At Pickwick Academy Trust, we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for colleagues who can work in a way that reflects our values of aspiration, collaboration, inclusion, enjoyment, and nurturing relationships. This means setting clear goals, working respectfully with others, treating everyone fairly, creating a positive environment, and building supportive and consistent relationships with pupils and colleagues. You do not need to “be a certain type of person” to succeed here, what matters is how you work. If you want to support children to do well, enjoy being part of a team, and want to contribute to a warm, inclusive, and ambitious Trust, we would be delighted to receive your application. You can join also our Talent Pool for each school by visiting the Pickwick Academy Trust Careers Page If you have used My New Term previously for a Pickwick Academy Trust vacancy, please remember to update it with your current workplace details, references and responsibilities. External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher. • Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in. • Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school) • Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in. PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST sites include: All Saints CE VC Primary School,Giles Lane, Bishop's Caundle,Sherborne,Dorset,DT9 5NQ Alderbury and West Grimstead CofE Primary School, Firs Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3BD Aloeric Primary School, Saint Michael’s Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6HN Corsham Primary School, Pound Pill (SN13 9YW) and Broadwood (SN13 0LX) sites, Corsham, Wiltshire Gillingham Primary School, School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR Gomeldon Primary School, Gomeldon, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6JZ Greentrees Primary School, Infant Site, Sycamore Drive, Bishopdown Farm, Salisbury, Wiltshire, WP1 3GZ and Junior Site, Saunders Avenue, Riverdown Park, Salisbury, SP1 3PG Ivy Lane Primary School, Ivy Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire. SN15 1HE Longford Primary School, High Road, Britford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP5 4DS Ludwell Primary School, Coronation Close, Ludwell, Dorset, SP7 9ND Milton on Stour CofE (VA) Primary School, Milton on Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD Pitton CofE (VA) Primary School, White Way, Pitton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1DT Princecroft Primary School, Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8NT Queen’s Crescent Primary School, Windsor Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QT St Andrew's CE VA Primary School, 16 Church Road, Laverstock, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 1QX St George’s CofE (VA), Primary School, Church Track, Bourton, Dorset, SP8 5BN St Gregory’s CofE (VA), Primary School, New Street, Marnhull, Stuminster, Newton, Dorset, DT10 1PZ Winterbourne Earls Church of England Primary School, Summerlug, Winterbourne Earls, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 6HA Winterslow CE (Aided) Primary School, Middle Winterslow, Winterslow, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1RD Woodford Valley C of E Primary Academy, Middle Woodford, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP4 6NR Wyke Primary School, Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH