Permanent, 10 hrs pw Mon- Fri 12:00 – 14:00, term-time only

Salary: Grade C £12.26 - £12.65 per hour dependent on experience. Approx. salary £5,358

Interview Date: Thursday 5th June 2025

Are you enthusiastic, caring and committed to the wellbeing of children? We are looking for a dedicated Midday Supervisory Assistant (MDSA) to join our supportive team and help make lunchtime a safe, enjoyable experience for all pupils.

Silverwood School, Chippenham campus, is a specialist setting supporting children and young people aged 4–11 with a wide range of complex needs. Our school provides tailored, inclusive education designed to help each pupil thrive.

Here’s what you can expect:

• A warm and welcoming school environment

• Supportive and experienced staff team

• Opportunities for training and development

• Making a real difference in children's daily school experience

What our staff are saying:

“Silverwood has a real sense of community and we are forever evolving and changing as a school. It’s a really exciting and inspirational place to work with fantastic people in every department and level in the school”

“I absolutely love my job and look forward to coming into school every day. I love the team I work with and fully trust and respect them all. They support me 100% as I do them.”

About the role:

• Supervise children during the lunch break, both in the dining area and outside in the playground

• Encourage positive play and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils

• Prepare food and help the pupils eat a nutritious meal

• Support pupils in developing good manners and social skills during lunchtime

• Help manage minor incidents and report and concerns to the relevant staff

We are seeking a passionate, caring and patient MDSA who thrives on making meaningful connections and plays an important part in the child daily routine and who:

• Has a kind, calm and friendly manner

• Enjoys working with children contributing to their development

• Is reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team

• Has experience working in a school or with children (preferred but not essential – training will be provided)

Closing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025 @ 11.59pm

Interview Date: Thursday 5th June 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.

Silverwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.