MDSA/Play Team Member

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact St John’s Catholic Primary School for further information.

A bit about us

St John's Catholic Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive school community where every individual is valued and encouraged to flourish. Guided by Gospel values and Catholic Social Teaching, we are committed to providing an environment where children and adults alike are treated with dignity, kindness and respect.

The children at St John’s love lunchtimes and the addition of OPAL play last year has been a huge success. We are keen to hear from individuals who are patient, calm, organised and adaptable to join our existing lunchtime play team. A positive outlook and a sense of humour is essential as well as being able to use your own initiative.

All about the role

Duties will include supervision of pupils in the school grounds all year round during OPAL play, and may include cover in the school lunch hall. Full training will be provided.

We can offer

• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A caring school community rooted in Gospel values.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Find out more and apply

Visits to the school are very much encouraged. To organise a tour please contact Allie Brown, our School Business Manager on 01225 752006 or by emailing [email hidden]. Further details including a person specification can be obtained from the school by email or telephone. Details are also on the school website www.st-johns-trowbridge.wilts.sch.uk . Completed applications will be accepted by email. Covering letters are welcomed as part of the application, however, we are unable to accept CV’s.

Closing date (and time): Tuesday 20th October 2026 12:00pm

Interview date: TBC

Commencement date: ASAP

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.

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