School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Bridge Farm Primary School; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 2,200 - 2,600; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Bridge Farm Primary School is seeking a warm and dedicated School Meals Supervisory Assistant to join our team. This role focuses on making lunch breaks safe, inclusive and fun, ensuring every pupil feels supported and valued during their time with friends.

The post is part-time and permanent, starting 02/11/2026, with 6.25 hours per week during term time. The role involves working within our caring, collaborative school community that prioritises wellbeing and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Friendly, caring, and positive approach to pupils.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support lunchtime routines to create a safe, inclusive and enjoyable break time for pupils.
• Support pupils to play, socialise and engage with friends in a positive environment.
• Contribute to a welcoming school atmosphere and assist the supervising staff.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Job description

Bridge Farm Primary School is seeking a warm and dedicated School Meals Supervisory Assistant to join our team. More than supervising lunchtime, this role is about helping to make every breaktime a positive experience where children feel safe, included and encouraged to enjoy their time with friends. You will become part of a welcoming school community that is committed to wellbeing, inclusion and ensuring every child has the support they need to succeed.

About Bridge Farm Primary School

Bridge Farm Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school located in Whitchurch, Bristol, with a strong reputation for high academic standards and a nurturing environment. The school values community, creativity, and collaboration, and supports every child to thrive academically and socially.

Bridge Farm Primary School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust.

About Futura Learning Partnership

Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues.

Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities.

Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

About You

We'd love to hear from someone who:

• Brings a friendly, caring and positive approach, helping to create an enjoyable lunchtime experience for all pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to a welcoming and respectful school environment.
• Has a basic level of numeracy and literacy.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

Our Culture and Offer

We want Futura to be a place where people feel valued, supported, and able to develop. Collaboration and shared learning are part of how we work, with opportunities to connect with colleagues across our schools, develop professionally, and contribute to the wider partnership.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.

Role information:

• This is a part-time, permanent position
• Start date: 02/11/2026
• 6.25 hours a week, Term Time Only

Safeguarding Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion

At Futura Learning Partnership, we believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and enriches the communities we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles within education. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible and will provide reasonable adjustments wherever required.

Safeguarding

Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children will form part of the selection process. For this post, pre-employment checks will include an enhanced DBS, barred-list check, two references (one from your most recent employer), health screening and online searches, in line with our safer recruitment policy.

The postholder will have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.