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School Meal Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Teaching Vacancies

London

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

13 days ago

Job summary

A local primary school in London is seeking enthusiastic midday supervisors to join its friendly lunchtime team. Candidates should enjoy working with children and possess a positive attitude. Responsibilities include promoting games during playtime and following the school's welfare policies. Training, including first aid, may be required. This is an opportunity to contribute to a supportive school environment offering state-of-the-art facilities.

Qualifications

  • Enjoy working with children in a school environment.
  • Ability to follow school policies and remain calm in crises.
  • Willingness to attend required training courses.

Responsibilities

  • Promote and develop cooperative games in the playground.
  • Support the lunchtime team and assist children as needed.
  • Implement safety and welfare policies during lunchtime.

Skills

Positive attitude
Teamwork
Effective communication
Energy
Crisis management
Friendliness
Willingness to attend training

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Would you be interested in joining our team of midday supervisors?

You should:

  1. Have a positive attitude and enjoy working with children
  2. Work successfully as part of a team
  3. Communicate effectively with adults and children
  4. Be energetic and take an active part in promoting and developing co-operative games in the playground
  5. Follow school policy and procedures, show common sense and remain calm in a crisis
  6. Be firm, but friendly
  7. Be prepared to attend training courses, including a first aid course, as required by the Headteacher
What the school offers its staff

West Acton Primary School prides itself on being a welcoming community, with high standards of welfare and behaviour for all our children and staff. We are currently seeking two relief and 1 permanent SMSA to support our experienced and friendly lunchtime team.

West Acton is a three-form entry school that has recently undergone a complete rebuild/refurbishment. As a result, we now benefit from state-of-the-art facilities as well as one of the largest green spaces of any local school. The school includes a Nursery class for children aged 3 and over, and also has an Additionally Resourced Provision unit for children with autism able to integrate into the mainstream school. We have a highly mobile and diverse set of pupils, including some with complex medical needs.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs.

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