Job Introduction
Job Advertisement
Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA)
Help our children enjoy safe, happy and positive lunchtimes
Position: Midday Supervisory Assistant
Location: Rownhams St John’s CE Primary School
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Hours: 12.00pm – 1.20pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: Support Staff, Grade A — salary/rate to be confirmed
Closing Date: Friday 12th June
Interview Date: To be arranged
We are looking for a caring, positive and reliable Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our team at Rownhams St John’s CE Primary School.
This is an important role in our school. Lunchtimes should be a time when children feel safe, happy and included. We want every child to enjoy eating, playing and spending time with others. The successful candidate will help us create calm, kind and positive lunchtimes for all children.
At Rownhams St John’s, our values of Love, Joy and Responsibility shape the way we work together. We are looking for someone who enjoys being with children, communicates warmly and clearly, and can support children to make good choices.
The Role
As a Midday Supervisory Assistant, you will:
Supervise children in the lunch hall, classrooms, playgrounds, play areas and field
Help children to eat their lunch safely and happily
Encourage good manners, kindness and positive play
Support younger children with practical skills, such as using a knife and fork
Help set up and tidy the lunch hall, including tables and chairs
Listen to children and support them with small worries or friendship issues
Follow the school’s behaviour, safeguarding, first aid, health and safety procedures
Work as part of a friendly team to make lunchtimes safe, calm and enjoyable
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys working with children
Is kind, calm and positive
Communicates well with children and adults
Can help children play safely and treat others with respect
Is reliable, punctual and willing to work outside across the year
Can work well as part of a team
Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding
Has experience of working with children, or is keen to learn
What We Offer
In return, we offer:
Friendly, enthusiastic children
A welcoming and supportive staff team
A school community built on love, joy and responsibility
The chance to make a real difference to children’s daily experience of school
Support and guidance to help you settle into the role
How to Apply
Visits or informal conversations are warmly welcomed.
Please email our Senior Admin Officer, Lynne Tongs, l.tongs@rownhams.hants.sch.uk for more information
Rownhams St John’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Closing Date: Friday 12th June
Interviews: TBC
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
