School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Bristol Nursery Schools; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A local nursery school in Bristol is seeking a dedicated School Meals Supervisory Assistant to enhance the safety and welfare of children during lunch. The successful candidate will supervise children, ensuring that meals are completed in a safe environment, and report any behavioural issues to maintain discipline. A strong understanding of hygiene, teamwork, and child protection is essential. The role requires flexibility, empathy, and a commitment to children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic hygiene procedures.
• Ability to communicate and interact across a wide range of adults and children.
• Flexibility to provide additional support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lunchtime supervision of children.
• Report behaviour observations to ensure discipline.
• Follow council and school policies for a safe environment.

Skills

Knowledge of basic hygiene procedures

Ability to communicate and interact with adults and children

Ability to follow instructions

Empathic approach to working with children

Teamwork skills

Awareness of child protection issues

Flexibility and dynamism

First aid certification

Job description

Ilminster Avenue Nursery School is seeking to appoint a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to join our team.

This is a great opportunity for someone within the community to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for someone to supervise, guide and assist children during the midday break, ensuring their safety, general welfare and proper conduct during this period.

The successful candidate will:

• Have knowledge of basic hygiene procedures
• Understand school policies relating to behaviour and Health & Safety
• Have the ability to communicate and interact across a wide range of adults and children
• Be able to follow written or verbal instructions
• Have the ability to work empathically with children
• Be able and willing to work cooperatively as part of a team
• An awareness of child protection issues
• Flexible and dynamic approach
• Able to give extra class-based support at short notice either in mornings or afternoons
• First aid certificate

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the lunchtime supervision of children to ensure that the meal is completed on time in a safe and hygienic setting
• Report behaviour observations to a teacher in order to maintain the school’s standard of discipline and behaviour
• Work to council and school policies to maintain a safe environment for children and other staff

Ilminster Avenue Nursery School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.