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Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) at Greentrees Primary School
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Job Reference #
EDV/2026/GPS/73613
Location
Sycamore Drive, Bishopdown, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3GZ
Contract Type
Permanent
Contract Term
Part-Time
Salary
£24,796.00 Annually (FTE)
Actual salary £3510 per annum
Hours Per Week
6.25 hours per week
Weeks Per Year
38 weeks per year
Closing Date
Midday, Wed 1st Jul, 2026
Start Date
3rd September 2026
Positions Available
1
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s)
15th July 2026
Interview Date(s) 15th July 2026
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About This Role
Mid-day Supervisory Assistant
Greentrees Primary School
Salary: B3, £24,796 pro rata, per annum
Actual Salary: £3510 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Part-time
Working hours: 6.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11.50am to 1.05pm, working 38 weeks per year (term time, excluding TD days)
We’re happy to talk flexible working options in regards to all our roles
Closing date: Wednesday 1st July 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026
Anticipated Start Date: 3rd September 2026
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.
Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.
Our School
Greentrees Primary School is a two site two form entry Primary School with a 12 place Resource Base. The school is situated on the outskirts of Salisbury. The school has strong international links and has an enquiry led skills based broad and balanced curriculum. The school prides itself on its behaviour. It is also committed to teaching children how they learn as well as the content of the curriculum. The school uses Guy Claxton’s 4 Rs of Learning and Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset model to achieve this.
We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.
Contact details
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Admin Manager, Mrs Emma Baker at Emma.Baker@greentrees.wilts.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;
- 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.
Safeguarding
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.
Related Documents
- Person Specification MDSA.pdf
- Job Description MDSA – Greentr…pdf
- Pickwick Academy_Applicant Inf…pdf
Contact Details
Sylwia Hulbert
recruitment@pickwickacademytrust.co.uk
Greentrees Primary School Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings:
- Please enter your personal statement below. In addition, please answer the following question: Which of the Pickwick Academy Trust’s values resonates most with you, and why? (Aspiration, Collaboration, Inclusion, Enjoyment or Nurturing Relationships.)
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About This Role
Mid-day Supervisory Assistant
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.
Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.
Our School
Greentrees Primary School is a two site two form entry Primary School with a 12 place Resource Base. The school is situated on the outskirts of Salisbury. The school has strong international links and has an enquiry led skills based broad and balanced curriculum. The school prides itself on its behaviour. It is also committed to teaching children how they learn as well as the content of the curriculum. The school uses Guy Claxton’s 4 Rs of Learning and Carol Dweck’s Growth Mindset model to achieve this.
We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.
Contact details
If you require any further details regarding the role, please feel free to contact Admin Manager, Mrs Emma Baker at Emma.Baker@greentrees.wilts.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;
- 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.
Safeguarding
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.
- Person Specification MDSA.pdf
- Job Description MDSA – Greentr…pdf
- Pickwick Academy_Applicant Inf…pdf
Greentrees Primary School Would Like All Candidates To Answer Specific Questions For The Personal Statement Section. For Reference, Here Is a Preview Of The Questions/headings:
- Please enter your personal statement below. In addition, please answer the following question: Which of the Pickwick Academy Trust’s values resonates most with you, and why? (Aspiration, Collaboration, Inclusion, Enjoyment or Nurturing Relationships.)
Greentrees Primary School
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Sycamore Drive, Bishopdown, Salisbury
Wiltshire
SP1 3GZ
01722340596
admin@greentrees.wilts.sch.uk
http://www.greentrees.wilts.sch.uk
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