School Meal Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

May Park Primary School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 900 - 1,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Supportive colleagues

Motivated students

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Eye tests

Career development

Family friendly policies

Job summary

May Park Primary School in Bristol is seeking a caring and reliable Midday Supervisor to support pupils during lunchtime and the midday break. Hours are 11:30 - 13:45, Monday to Friday, term time only.

The successful candidate will help ensure pupils are safe, well cared for, and supported during this period. The role includes supervision tasks and following on duties to support pupils in the Resource Base; personal care may be required.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications listed in Person Specification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunchtime and midday break.
• Promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils follow school expectations.
• Monitor pupils to ensure their safety and general welfare.
• Help create a calm, safe and positive environment for pupils.
• Report any concerns relating to pupil welfare, behaviour or safety to the appropriate member of staff.
• Follow on duties after mainstream support to supervise pupils in the Resource Base during their playtime, which may include personal care.

Job description

About May Park Primary School

May Park Primary School is a 3-11 community academy in East Central Bristol and a proud member of the Excalibur Academies Trust. We are diverse and vibrant three form entry primary school with a stimulating nursery set in fantastic grounds. Our modern, purpose-built buildings and our extensive outdoor space enable our children unique opportunities to use their creative minds as they explore the woods, Savannah, field and multi-use games area.

At May Park our highly experienced teachers and staff are committed to providing a nurturing environment so that all of our children succeed. By offering an inspiring curriculum, we expect our children to think differently: taking risks with their learning, embracing uncertainty, problem solving, making connections and playing with possibilities.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

We are looking for a caring, responsible and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our school team and support pupils during their lunchtime and midday break.

Hours: 11:30 - 13:45 Mon-Fri Term Time Only

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising pupils who have an earlier lunch, helping to ensure that they are safe, well cared for and supported throughout this period.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during their lunchtime and midday break.

• Promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils follow school expectations.

• Monitor pupils to ensure their safety and general welfare.

• Help create a calm, safe and positive environment for pupils.

• Report any concerns relating to pupil welfare, behaviour or safety to the appropriate member of staff.

• Follow on duties after mainstream support is to supervise pupils in the Resource Base during their playtime, which may include personal care. Please check the job description carefully before applying.

Please contact the school if you would like to arrange a visit [e-mail]

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

• Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Supportive colleagues and SLT
• Eager and motivated students
• Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Eye Tests
• Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust
• Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

If you would like to find out more about working at May Park Primary School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Vacancies - May Park Primary School