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. 

Vacancy Details: MDSA  1 role available 

Hours: 5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent basis. Term time only over 38 weeks 

Actual Salary:  £2,764 to £2,808

St. Mary’s Broughton Gifford C of E Primary School is based in a beautiful rural setting with extensive grounds and forest school, where are children have access to lots of outdoor learning opportunities. We are extremely proud of our happy children who love to learn and are committed to providing them with an engaging education. As a close-knit community, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where children are at the heart of everything we do. Our Christian vision is central to the decisions and development of our school, fostering a spirit of respect, generosity, wisdom and community to all those that we meet.

 In our school, we strive to offer a rich and engaging curriculum that inspires curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Our dedicated staff work closely with parents and carers to ensure every child receives a well-rounded education, underpinned by strong moral and spiritual development. In our most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated “GOOD”— a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

We are incredibly proud of our close connections with the local community and our church, which play an integral role in our school life. Through these partnerships, we ensure that our children not only thrive academically but also grow in their faith, resilience, and character.

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. 

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

• Discounts on Gym Membership

• 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

Ready to Apply? 

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like come and join us, then please apply today – we are looking forward to hearing from you. 

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.