School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 3,600; Part time

Job summary

Shawlands Primary School in Barnsley is seeking a part-time School Meals Supervisory Assistant (Grade 2) to join its midday team. The role covers 6.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, during term time only, with permanent status from September 2026.

The post involves safeguarding responsibilities and working under the direction of a line manager. Applicants should demonstrate empathy with primary age children and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Patience and understanding to support pupils with specific needs.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team of midday assistants.
• Ability to follow directions from a line manager.
• Empathy with primary age children.
• Strong communication with people at all levels.
• Enthusiasm and commitment to role.
• Secure understanding of children’s safeguarding.

Skills

Patience & understanding

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

School Meals Supervisory Assistant | Grade 2 | Shawlands Primary School

School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Shawlands Primary School

Hours: 6.25 hour per week, Monday to Friday.

Permanent, Term Time Only

Rate of Pay: Grade 2

We are looking for a School Meals Supervisory Assistant. We offer a happy and supportive school, with a strong team culture and positive work environment. The successful candidate must have the following skills:

• The patience and understanding to support pupils with specific needs
• Can work on own initiative and as part of an established team of midday assistants
• Can work under the direction of a line manager
• Have empathy with primary age children
• Communicate with people at all levels
• Be enthusiastic and committed
• A secure understanding of children’s safeguarding

Required on a permanent basis from September 2026

THIS POST IS NOT OPEN TO JOB SHARE

Shawlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Shawlands Primary School is an equal opportunities employer.

School Meals Supervisory Assistant | Grade 2 | Shawlands Primary School

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