About this role
Tel: 01263 513296
Email: [email protected]
Salary: £13.27 per hour Temporary until 31 August 2027 Part Time 6 hours, 15 minutes per week Term Time + 1 week Required ASAP
We are looking to appoint:
An enthusiastic and passionate Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA) to support our children at lunchtimes. The role involves supporting children through lunch, supporting positive eating habits and making lunchtimes a positive, social time. The right candidate will be responsive to children’s individual needs and support children both indoors and out. The successful MSA would be supported by other staff to make lunch times a success. Working pattern: Mon-Fri 12.15-13:30
The successful candidate should:
Have experience of working with Early Years or Key Stage 1 children or in a role with transferable skills. Have a passion for working with children Be able to support varying SEN needs including Speech and language needs Be able to apply strategies as advised by the team supporting the child Be able to support positive behaviour Be able to communicate effectively to all members of the school team and collaborate well with others Be flexible, calm and consistent keen to promote the best outcomes for children Work proactively and use initiative
We can offer:
A supportive team Fantastic children
We would warmly welcome informal visits or calls from potential candidates who would like to know more about this position if you are interested, please contact [email protected]
How to apply
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.
Completed applications should be returned via email to [email protected]
You will be contacted by telephone or email if you are selected for interview.
Closing Date: 21 September 2026 23:59
Interview Dates: TBC
Suffield Park Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to the post includes obtaining two satisfactory references prior to interview and an enhanced DBS check.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.