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Silverwood School · Devizes · Wiltshire

Job description

Silverwood School, Trowbridge 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)
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About this school

Silverwood School

Community special school · Ages 4–19

Good
Pupils
473
Avg teacher salary
£46,464
Pupil:teacher ratio
6.6:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2QQ

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Salary
£12.65 - £13.05 Hourly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
18 June 2026
Closing date
7 July 2026

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