School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Elmfield School for Deaf Children; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Elmfield School for Deaf Children in Bristol is seeking a reliable SMSA to supervise children at lunch. The role is 1.5 hours per week on Fridays 12:00–13:30, term-time only, at Sheridan Road site BS7 0PU. British Sign Language is preferred or willingness to learn, and a safeguarding DBS check is required.

You will support play, help with meals, and ensure a safe, friendly environment as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Role involves supervising children at lunch and during play.
• BSL or willingness to learn is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children during lunch hour.
• Monitor and lead outdoor play or classroom activities in bad weather.
• Engage with children to promote wellbeing and safety.

Skills

British Sign Language

Job description

Based at our Sheridan Road site, BS7 0PU

1.5 hours per week - Friday 12-1.30pm (1.5h/day)

Bristol grade 3 - £13.45/hr

Term time only

Elmfield School for Deaf Children would like to appoint a committed, happy and energetic person to join our team of SMSAs, working to oversee the children during their lunch hour. The ability to use British Sign Language is preferred, or a commitment to learn.

Duties will involve supervising and helping children with their lunch, and then supervise play outside in the playground, or classroom if it is raining. We like our SMSA’s to interact and lead play with children at lunchtimes. You must have the ability to work closely and effectively within a strong and friendly team and be committed to the wellbeing of our children.

Commitment to safeguarding

Elmfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people and the expectation is that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Please note that we do not deal with recruitment agencies and we cannot accept CVs.