We are looking for a positive, reliable and caring Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA) to join our inclusive and ambitious school community. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a welcoming and passionate team, ensuring our pupils’ safety and wellbeing over the lunchtime period.
As an MSA at The Grange Academy, you’ll supervise children in the dining hall, playground and other designated areas, encouraging healthy eating, good manners, positive play and social interaction. You will model our school values, help children resolve conflicts, and contribute to a calm and happy lunchtime atmosphere.
This role is for 10 hours per week during and wrapping around the lunchtime period, term time only. Daily working hours are 11:40am to 13:40pm. Actual salary £5,542.40 (Full Time Equivalent: £24,413).
Applications must be made via MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144904/EDV-2025-GA-96190 We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a warm, calm and supportive approach to working with children
- Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships with staff and pupils
- Can promote positive behaviour and inclusion during lunchtime
- Shows initiative, flexibility and a commitment to safeguarding
- Has experience working with children in a school or childcare setting (desirable)
- Is willing to undertake first aid and safeguarding training (essential)
We can offer:
- A positive, caring and forward-thinking school culture
- A strong, experienced staff team who work collaboratively
- Training and development opportunities, including support to grow your skills in first aid, play leadership and inclusion
- A vibrant curriculum and a commitment to pupil wellbeing
- A chance to be part of an inclusive, values-led school making a real difference
About The Grange Academy
At The Grange Academy, our motto is ‘Learning for Life’, which underpins everything we do. We focus on developing pupils' critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the skills necessary to adapt in an ever-changing world. Our curriculum is designed to not only foster academic success but also promote lifelong learning, responsibility and ethical decision-making. We aim to equip our pupils with the confidence and resilience they need to thrive in the future, helping them grow into responsible, curious and resourceful citizens.
Therapeutic Thinking shapes our relationships with students and ensures a positive, supportive environment. As part of the Agora Learning Partnership, we benefit from excellent school improvement support, including participation in Peer Reviews and collaboration with experienced schools across the Trust. Our commitment to the Agora values – Ambition, Generosity, Optimism, Respect and Adventurous and Brave – shapes everything we do. Our vibrant school community is supported by initiatives such as the Eco Warriors, School Council, House Captains and a focus on sustainability and wellbeing. Furthermore, pupils are given specialist teaching in music and sports every week, including a range of fantastic extra-curricular opportunities.
If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact the office: admin@grange.agoralp.co.uk. Applications must be made via MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144904/EDV-2025-GA-96190
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory references and a Disclosing and Barring check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).