School Meals Supervisory Assistant

St Michael's CE Primary (Great Lever); Farnworth; On-site; GBP 3,600 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

St Michael’s C of E Primary School in Bolton is seeking a part-time School Meal Supervisory Assistant for KS1 initially. The role is permanent with hours 6.15 per week during lunch break (11:55–1:10) term-time only.

You will join our lunchtime team to supervise meals, ensure pupil safety and wellbeing, and work well with colleagues. The post is subject to safer recruitment checks and a DBS disclosure.

Qualifications

• You must have good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch breaks and ensure safe, orderly meals.
• Support the lunchtime staff and promote pupil wellbeing.

Job description

St Michael’s C of E Primary School
Green Lane
Bolton
BL3 2PL

Position: School Meal Supervisory Assistant (KS1 initially)
Status: Permanent Role. Required as soon as possible.
Hours: 6.15 per week Monday Friday 11.55-1.10pm, term time only
Grade: B point 3 £26,016 pro rata
Actual Salary: £3,615.80 per annum

The Governing Body of St Michael’s C of E Primary wish to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated school meals supervisor to join our team.

You must have excellent organisational and time management skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as being able to use your own initiative.

We are seeking to appoint an individual who shares our vision and values and has a commitment to the highest quality provision for our pupils during their lunch break.

The closing date for applications: Friday 18th September 2026

Interviews will be held: Week beginning Monday 21st September 2026

Completed applications returned either by post or e-mail to:

[e-mail] marked ‘For the attention of the Acting Headteacher, Mrs R Dawber’

The School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check.

Supporting Documents

↗ Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form
↗ Job Description and Person Specification