School Meals Supervisory Assistant

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (lsp); Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust in Bristol is seeking a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to supervise children during lunchtime and help create a safe and enjoyable environment. This part-time role requires organizing simple games and interacting with children. The position is on-site only and contract-based until August 2026, with a competitive salary of £24,413 per annum offered. Exceptional opportunities for professional development are also provided, along with support initiatives for wellbeing.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Access to wellbeing support

Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme

Discount retail platform with discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise in both dining hall and playground settings.
• Desirable: Experience in child interaction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch times.
• Engage children in safe and happy activities.

Skills

Organizing simple games

Interacting with children

Job description

School Meals Supervisory Assistant

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 25 November 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: Grade JG1C SCP2 £24,413 per annum
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 01 December 2025
• Location: Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3UH
• Remote working: On-site only
• Company: eTeach UK Limited
• Job type: Contract
• Job reference: 1519379

Summary

School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Hours: 7.5 per week (every day 11:50 - 13:20)

Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026 with a possible extension due to staffing review

Salary: Grade JG1C SCP2 £24,413 per annum

Actual Salary: £4,251.70

Start Date: 01 January 2026

The Role

You will carry out all the requirements of an SMSA supervising both in our dining hall and on the playground, helping the children to have a safe and happy lunch time. An ability to organise simple games and interact with the children is desirable. We are able to offer you the opportunity to work with an exciting and enthusiastic school of children as well as a staff team who are both supportive and eager for challenge, determined to raise our children's outcomes on every level.

We also offer:

• Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Our School

Fishponds is a large, exciting, multicultural and multi-faith Church of England Primary School community in the city of Bristol. Our values and ethos are based on love and our close-knit team really do go the extra mile to engage our children in the exciting opportunities on offer at Fishponds. In March 2022, we received a 'Good' grading in all areas from Ofsted. We have developed a curriculum designed to meet the needs of our children and provide an inclusive environment for all. Our school is committed to working closely with the local community and has strong links with the neighbouring Easton Family Centre and our partner Lighthouse Schools Partnership.

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.

Closing Date

01 December 2025 at 9am

Interview Date

03 December 2025

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.