School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Lake Farm Park Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Farm Park Academy in Hayes, West London, invites applications for a School Meals Supervisory Assistant. The role is 7.5 hours per week during term time, with a permanent contract.

The successful candidate will support lunchtime supervision, assist with meals, and work closely with the Lunchtime Supervisor and other staff to maintain a positive dining environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school SMSA or similar role is desirable.
• Candidates should be caring, patient, self-motivated and able to work from their own initiative.
• Must be able to take direction from the Lunchtime Supervisor and collaborate with Lunchtime Controllers.

Responsibilities

• Support lunchtime supervision and safety during school meals.
• Assist with serving meals and maintaining order in the dining area.
• Communicate effectively with pupils and staff to ensure a smooth meal period.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

SMSA

(School Meals Supervisory Assistant)

Salary (actual): £4,906 - £4,974

Grade: 1c

Hours: 7.5 hours per week

Work Pattern: term time only - 38 weeks per annum

Contract: permanent

Lake Farm Park Academy is a new three-form entry nursery and primary academy with an SRP for 12 children with ASD. It serves the families of over 700 children in the richly diverse and welcoming community of Hayes in West London. The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our ten academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high quality training.

We are looking to appoint a SMSA. The successful candidate will ideally have some experience of working in this role or similar, but we would also welcome applications from candidates who have not had experience in this role.

The ideal candidates will be caring, patient, self-motivated and be able to work from their own initiative. They will need to take direction from the Lunchtime Supervisor and work closely alongside the other Lunchtime Controllers. They will be a team player with excellent communication skills.

For the right candidate, we will offer

• extensive support and CPD;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).

A First Aid qualification would be desirable, but not essential.

Closing date: As and when we receive successful applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.