Willowbrook Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to support our children during lunchtime provision, starting September 2024. 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 (12.5 hours / week Monday – Friday, 11.30am until 2pm, 38 weeks per year).
We are a small, warm and welcoming school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the heart of Trowbridge in Wiltshire, we are part of inclusive community where we respect, appreciate and support each other and our environment. We believe in valuing each child as an individual and encourage all children to reach their potential so they can flourish personally, academically and with a sense of pride. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for all our pupils and are committed to providing them with a rich and inspiring education that will nurture them as well-rounded individuals with the confidence, ability and desire to make the world a better place. We recently joined Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
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 is able to work with a variety of pupils and staff;
- Has a friendly and approachable attitude, with a commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for children;
- Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
- Has excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently;
- Is a strong team player who can use their own initiative;
- Has a positive and flexible attitude;
- Has previous experience in a similar role (desirable);
- Has / is willing to undertake a valid food hygiene certificate.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- A supportive and friendly work environment;
- A rewarding role that contributes to the well-being of our students;
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
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: 01225-355511
Closing Date: Friday 12th July 2024 at 12pm
Interview Date: Wednesday 17th July 2024
Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.
Safeguarding Statement:
Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.