Midday Supervisory Assistant – St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Chippenham

Salary: £4,320 (Actual)

Hours: 7.5 hours per week, 1.5 hours a day 11.45am - 1.15pm  

Permanent, Term time only

Behind every confident child is an adult who believes in them - the one who offers reassurance at just the right moment, notices the small wins, and creates a safe, supportive space where children feel happy, secure, and ready to thrive.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is a caring, friendly and ambitious school where happy children develop a genuine love of learning. Guided by our shared values - together we love, we learn, we live - we nurture confident, respectful pupils who are ready to take on the world.

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Midday Supervisory Assistant who will play a vital role in supporting our pupils during lunchtime, helping to ensure a safe, positive and inclusive environment. You will be an important part of our supportive, welcoming and values-driven school community.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Creates a calm, safe and enjoyable lunchtime environment for all children
• Is a positive role model and promotes good behaviour and respect
• Builds warm, supportive relationships with pupils
• Encourages positive play and social interaction
• Is attentive, caring and able to respond to children’s needs
• Works well as part of a team and contributes to school life
• Brings energy, patience and kindness to the role
• Believes every child should feel valued, happy and included

At our school, you will find:

• Children who are enthusiastic, kind and eager to learn
• A genuinely supportive and collaborative staff team
• A school where wellbeing and professional trust are valued
• Opportunities for training, development and growing your expertise
• A strong sense of community where every member is known and valued

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is proud to be part of The Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, offering excellent professional development and collaboration across a family of schools throughout the South West. 

If you are someone who believes that the little moments matter and know the value of relationships that help children grow in confidence and character - we would truly love to hear from you.

We welcome and encourage visits from prospective applicants. Please contact our School Office Team on 01249 460231 / 653469 or send an email to office@sm.thedcet.com to arrange a visit.   For more information about our application process, please contact recruitment@thedcet.com.

Closing date:  9am, Friday 19th June 2026

Interview date:  TBC, w/c 22nd June 2026

Please note applications may be reviewed on receipt and we may close the role early. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 

If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.