Dorset Council
Midday Supervisory Assistant at Ad Astra Infant School
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Midday Supervisory Assistant
Ad Astra Infant School
5.41 hours per week, Monday to Friday
11.55am – 1pm
Grade C (Point 3 – 4) £24,796 - £25,185 pro-rata
Actual salary £3,010.72 - £3,057.95
Term time only
Permanent
Required ASAP
About the Role
We are looking to appoint an MDSA to join our friendly and supportive infant school team. The successful candidate will be employed by the Trust as a whole, but the current vacancy is based at Ad Astra Infant School.
Duties for the post will be to organise and develop safe, purposeful and creative play during the lunchtime break which enriches the pupils’ learning and supports positive behaviour. The post may also include the supervision of children in the school hall whilst eating their lunch and to help prepare for and clear up the hall at lunchtimes.
Previous experience and a First Aid qualification are an advantage but not essential.
Requirements
If You
- Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment
- Work well in a team
- Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role
- Have a can-do attitude to overcoming obstacles
- Have the preparedness to go above and beyond
- Have Resilience and stamina
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Benefits
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
- Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust
- A fantastic induction programme
- Long service awards
- Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
- Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
- Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.
How to Apply
Applications should be made online at: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/141755/EDV-2026-AAIS-71208 We do not accept CV applications.
Please contact our HR Department on 01202 380015 for more information.
Important Dates
Closing date: 14 October 2026
Interview date: 23 October 2026
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Data Protection
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 email protected
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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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