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Working Pattern: Term time only (38 weeks)
Hours: 11.30am - 1.30pm Monday-Friday
Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £5,557 per annum plus fringe allowance £165 per annum
Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
Are you looking for a part time position, but only available to work during school term times?
We are seeking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant to work with our team to provide additional support for our pupils within the dining hall and outside in the playground during the lunchtime period.
You Will Have
- The ability to establish positive relationships with children
- Previous experience within a childcare setting or school environment
- A basic knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within a school
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
Please see the attached job description and person specification, and our candidate pack for full details.
Desmond Anderson Primary Academy
Desmond Anderson Academy takes pride in its engaging curriculum, carefully crafted to cater to the needs of every child, instilling a genuine love for learning. Our approach emphasises close collaboration within our community, working closely with parents and carers to ensure each child's success.
Catering to children from Reception to Year 6, our academy is enriched by the presence of a Special Support Centre and a Nursery, offering comprehensive support and opportunities for all ages. At Desmond Anderson, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive academically and socially.
We are an expanding school, which now has a published admissions number of 60 and will have a total capacity of 430 pupils.
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We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:
- Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
- Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
- Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
- Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
- Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
- Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
- Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
Our commitment
Role
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here:
We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to
[email protected] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.
Find out more
Job Description
For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here:
Please apply today.
Key dates
Closing date: 1 September 2025
Interview date: W/C 8 September 2025
Proposed start date: ASAP
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