Job Introduction

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Ad Astra Infant School 

Grade C (Point 3 – 4) £22,737 - £23,114 pro-rata

Actual salary £2805.35 - £2851.86 per annum

Term time only plus the equivalent of 3 inset days per annum 

5 hours 25 mins per week

11.55 am – 1.00 pm daily 

Permanent

Start Date January 2024

The TEACH Poole Multi Academy Trust was formed in April 2015. All four of our wonderful schools are graded as good or outstanding schools by Ofsted. We are extremely popular, over-subscribed, forward-thinking schools with supportive staff and fantastic children.

We are looking to appoint an MDSA to join our friendly and supportive infant school team. Staff will be employed by the Trust as a whole, but the current vacancy is based at Ad Astra Infant School.

Duties for the post will be to organise and develop safe, purposeful and creative play during the lunchtime break which enriches the pupils’ learning, and supports positive behaviour. The post may also include the supervision of children in the school hall whilst eating their lunch and to help prepare for and clear up the hall at lunchtimes.

Previous experience and a First Aid qualification are an advantage but not essential.

If you:  

• Are keen to work in a supportive, learning environment  
• Work well in a team  
• Are able to bring energy and enthusiasm to the role  

In return we can offer:  

• Fun, friendly and supportive staff who get on well together
• Rights’ Respecting pupils with excellent attitudes to learning and outstanding behaviour
• Superb opportunities and specialist training for career professional development within our Trust 
• A fantastic induction programme
• Enviable support at all levels, and a proactive approach to staff well-being, work-life balance and care for each person as an individual, including the ability to take time off during term time
• Beautiful school grounds and welcoming learning environments
• Highly competitive rates of pay and excellent pension contributions by the Trust.

Applications should be made online at Ad Astra Infant School 

Please contact our HR Department on 01202 380015 for more information. We do not accept CV applications.

Closing date:   Thursday 4^th January 2023

Interview date: Friday 12^th January 2023                                      

Personal information provided by candidates will be securely filed electronically and password protected, with paper copies locked in filing cabinets in a locked office. They will not be released to third parties outside the school without the consent of the person concerned, except where there is a legal requirement to do so. If the application does not proceed, the data will be securely disposed of after 6 months. Any concerns regarding data gathered in the recruitment process should be directed to the Data Manager – Hayley Hemmings at h.hemmings@teachpoole.com 

These schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Rigorous checks will be undertaken of the successful applicant’s background credentials including an enhanced DBS check.  Online searches will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. Suitability to work with children will be explored at interview.