Midday Supervisory Assistant

THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION; Melksham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Discounts for teachers

Blue Light Discount

Eye care vouchers

CPD programme

Family-friendly leave

Leadership support

Job summary

The White Horse Federation is inviting applicants for a Midday Supervisory Assistant at Forest and Sandridge C of E Primary School near Melksham. You will help supervise lunchtimes, support pupil safety and contribute to a calm, positive dining experience for primary-age children.

We value enthusiastic, reliable staff who can communicate confidently with children and colleagues, and who understand safeguarding policies. Join our supportive team and help create a welcoming lunchtime environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Ability to follow safeguarding policies.
• Support lunchtime routines under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch times.
• Support a safe and positive lunchtime experience for primary-age children.
• Work as part of the midday supervisory team following school policies.

Skills

Enthusiastic about working in a school

Confident communication with children

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Midday Supervisory Assistant we would like to join us will be:

• Enthusiastic about working in a school environment.
• Able to communicate confidently with children and staff.
• Aware of the importance of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures.

Why Work for us? We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

Forest and Sandridge C of E Primary School is a large school in Wiltshire with 14 classes and an amazing preschool, located on the outskirts of Melksham. We are hugely proud of our school building and fantastic facilities, but even more, we are proud of the staff and children who make our school the amazing place it is. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (February 2025), the school was rated Outstanding in all areas-a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community. We couldn't do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and as part of our midday supervisory team you would play a key role in supporting lunchtimes in our school. This is fantastic opportunity to join us on our journey, working in a school environment to support our primary-aged children and ensure they have as safe and positive lunchtime experience.,

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities. Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange. The White Horse Federation is a large Multi‑Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network
• Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:
• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Development
• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
• Pension / Leave and Service
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year