At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and support children during lunchtime, ensuring a safe and positive experience.
- Company: West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School, part of The White Horse Federation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee assistance programme, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with excellent career growth and supportive leadership.
- Why this job: Join a caring team and make a real difference in children's lives every day.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic about working with children and aware of safeguarding policies.
About this Role
Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
The role: MDSA (Mid-day Supervisor)
The contract: Part-time 5 hours per week (1 hour per day)
Start: September
Salary: £2,900
Vacancy Details
West Kidlington is a Primary School and Nursery where we are proud of our achievements. Our warm and happy learning environment helps to inspire our children to reach their full potential and our staff enjoy access to support, training and resources to help them fulfil their roles. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2025), the school was rated Good 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 a fantastic opportunity to join us on our journey, working in a school environment to support our primary-aged children and ensure they have a safe and positive lunchtime experience.
All About You
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.
As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities. 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
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
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.
Mid-day Supervisor at West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School employer: West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
At West Kidlington Primary School and Nursery, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm and supportive environment where both staff and students thrive. As part of The White Horse Federation, our Mid-day Supervisors benefit from a strong community ethos, competitive benefits, and extensive professional development opportunities, ensuring that you can grow and excel in your role while making a meaningful impact on our children's lives.
Contact Details:
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Recruitment Team
