Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA)

Telephone No: 01603 810674  Email: office@hethersettwoodside.org.uk Website: www.hethersettwoodside.org.uk - Salary: Grade A - Permanent - Part Time - 6.25 hours per week (Monday- Friday 11.45-13:00) we are willing to consider part time applications (please state in your application letter)    - Term Time only - Required October 2026 (or ASAP thereafter) Hethersett Woodside Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint a Midday Supervisory Assistant to join our existing team, in our state of the art, newly built primary school. We would like to appoint an MSA who is hardworking and committed to make a difference to our children's lunchtime experience. We welcome applications from candidates who: - are keen to support embedding our School Values: Respect, Resilience, Responsibility - have a passion for working with children - enjoy working as a team - are able to use initiative - are well organised and creative; able to problem solve - have a positive outlook and good sense of humour The role will involve supervising the children in the hall and also out on the playground and large field throughout the lunchtime period. You will be under the direction of our Senior MSA, and training will be provided in order to fulfil the role. Experience is not necessary. We welcome you to come and visit our school for an opportunity to look around and talk about the role in more detail. This can be arranged via the school office at:  office@hethersettwoodside.org.uk  or 01603 810674 We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team! How to apply: To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Completed applications should be returned via email to finance@hethersettwoodside.org.uk We reserve the right to close the advert early, so prompt applications would be welcomed.  Closing Date: 5 October 2026, 12 noon Interview Dates: TBC We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. 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. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.