Pickwick Academy Trust
Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) EDV/2026/MCEPS/88836
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Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) at Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/MCEPS/88836
Location:
Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
Contract Type:
Permanent
Contract Term:
Part-Time
Salary:
£12.85 - £12.85 Hourly
Dorset Grade, pay point 3
Hours Per Week:
5
Weeks Per Year:
38
Closing Date:
Midday, Wed 22nd Jul, 2026
Positions Available:
1
Interview Date(s):
Monday 1st June 2026
About This Role
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
- Interview Date: TBC
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.
Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Our School
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School is situated in a beautiful village just outside the town of Gillingham in North Dorset. Our school is made up of 4 mixed year group classes. We are located next to the Church of St Simon and St Jude and we have strong links with our church and community.
Contact Details
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Jessica Gaertig, Admin Officer on office@milton.dorset.sch.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:
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- 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 learners, 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.
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.
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Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.
References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working 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. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.
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Contact Details
Jessica Gaertig
office@milton.dorset.sch.uk
Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School
- Open Data obtained from: Department for Education
- Milton-on-Stour, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5QD
- 01747822588
- office@milton.dorset.sch.uk
- http://www.milton.dorset.sch.uk
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