School Meals Supervisory Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; West of England, Congresbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

St Andrew’s School in Congresbury is seeking a part-time School Meals Supervisory Assistant to help run lunchtimes smoothly and support children during play. You will contribute to a positive, caring environment and work as part of a friendly team.

The role is fixed-term until August 31st 2027 with a short weekly schedule of 6 hours 15 minutes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to children’s welfare, have good interpersonal skills, and enjoy contributing to church-affiliated school

Qualifications

• Experience in school lunchtime supervision or child care is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lunchtime operations to ensure smooth process.
• Support children during playtime to keep them safe and engaged.
• Contribute to a caring, inclusive school environment.

Skills

Relationship building

Positive communications

Emotional intelligence

Humour

Job description

School Meals Supervisory Assistant Hours:6 hours 15 mins per week (working Monday - Friday) Contract:Fixed Term Contract until August 31st 2027 Salary:£25,614.00 FTE Actual Salary: £3717.39 Start Date: As soon as possible The Role 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 Christian ethos 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
• Skilled and enthusiastic staff that are committed to further developing their practice
• 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
• A commitment to CPD opportunities
• Warm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors, parents and strong links with our Church

Our School St Andrew’s is a church school in the village of Congresbury. We are blessed with the most wonderful grounds that are spacious and full of opportunities in which to grow and learn, with St Andrew’s Church overlooking our youngest children’s playground. St Andrew’s is a church school in the village of Congresbury. We are blessed with the most wonderful grounds that are spacious and full of opportunities in which to grow and learn, with St Andrew’s Church overlooking our youngest children’s playground. The most recent Ofsted inspection, June 2025, saw the school maintain its good judgement. The report stated that our vision of “growing together” permeates throughout the school and highlighted that ‘The wider development programme is a strength of the school and worthy of being shared’. SIAMS judged our school as an ‘Excellent’ church school: “meaningful relationships and partnerships enable all within the school to flourish”. Driven by our Christian vision of “growing together”, we are a highly inclusive school. We are passionate about ensuring that every child leaves our school with the skills and experiences required to lead happy and successful lives. Children at our school develop their unique character with the support and guidance of the staff, their families and our church. 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 33 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: Monday 2 November at 9am 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.