School Meals Supervisory Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Bishop Sutton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools is seeking a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to support lunchtime routines and playtime across both sites. The role runs Monday to Friday during term time, providing a safe, welcoming environment for children and helping to foster positive, inclusive lunchtimes.

You will join a friendly team, contribute to building strong relationships with pupils, staff and families, and support the school ethos of care and excellence.

Qualifications

• Committed to making connections, embedding relationships and putting children at the heart of everything they do.
• Positive with excellent communications skills, emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour.
• Resilient and prepared to go that extra mile to make a difference for our children.
• Supportive of the ethos values of the school.

Responsibilities

• Work across Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools as needed, Monday to Friday, term time only.
• Assist in the lunchtime process to ensure smooth running and safety.
• Support children during playtime and promote positive, inclusive behaviours.

Skills

Commitment

Positive communication

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Supportive of ethos

Job description

School Meals Supervisory Assistant Hours: 5 Hours 50 Minutes (Mon – Fri 1 hour 10 mins per day) Contract: Permanent Grade: JG1C / SCP 3 Salary: £25,614.00 Actual Salary: £3,467.58 Start Date: ASAP

The Role:

The Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew are looking for a school meals supervisory assistant to work across both schools as needed, Monday to Friday term time only. Come and join our friendly team to assist in ensuring a smooth-running lunchtime process and supporting our children throughout their playtime. Quality, positive lunchtimes are a vital part of the school day and you will play an integral part in facilitating this.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Committed to making connections, embedding relationships and putting children at the heart of everything they do
• Positive with excellent communications skills, emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour
• Resilient and prepared to go that extra mile to make a difference for our children
• Supportive of the ethos values of the school

In return our friendly, engaging and exciting school can offer:

• A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community really matters
• A strong, collaborative culture of hard-working, dedicated staff who support one another
• Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families
• Warm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors and parents

Our Schools:

Bishop Sutton Primary School

Bishop Sutton Primary School is a thriving village school, with a strong sense of community. We strive for and achieve academic excellence while providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to enjoy their learning and take part in a wide range of activities across the curriculum and beyond. Children here are encouraged to challenge themselves to take risks, becoming resilient, independent and active learners.

Stanton Drew Primary School

Stanton Drew Primary School is a unique and nurturing village school, where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive. As part of our Federation with Bishop Sutton, we share strong leadership, a high-quality curriculum and a clear ambition for all pupils to succeed. Our small school community offers a warm and inclusive environment, underpinned by high expectations and a shared commitment to excellence. We value the whole child, ensuring that academic learning sits alongside creativity, personal development and wellbeing. Our teaching and learning is creative, enthusiastic, dynamic and inspires a love of learning.

Please visit the Bishop Sutton & Stanton Drew website for more information - Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools - Home

The Trust:

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools. We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home

Closing Date: 30 November 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.