School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Oasis Academy Marksbury Road; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Marksbury Road is seeking a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to join the lunchtime team and help create a safe, enjoyable environment for pupils during the midday break.

The role involves supervising pupils for 2 hours each day during term time, with inset days for training. You will promote positive behaviour, support play, and report any concerns to senior staff while taking part in safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage positively with children and promote good behaviour.
• Reliability and flexibility to support additional hours when needed.
• Good communication skills and a caring approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safeguarding procedure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lunch in the dining hall and promote positive behaviour.
• Maintain a calm and friendly atmosphere and encourage good table manners.
• Support pupils in their play and respond to minor behavioural needs.
• Report concerns to senior staff as required.

Skills

Engage with children

Positive behaviour

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Interviews are planned for 7th Jan 2027
At Oasis Academy Marksbury Road, we have a new position open for a School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) to join our friendly lunchtime team, helping to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for our pupils during the midday break. This role is for 2 hours a day during term time. Please check our website for updated term dates, you will be required on inset days too for training.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for supervising pupils during the lunch period in the dining hall, promoting positive behaviour and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children. You’ll help maintain a calm and friendly atmosphere, encourage good table manners, and support pupils in their play. You’ll also be expected to respond to minor behavioural needs and report any concerns to senior staff.

Job requirements

• Ability to engage positively with children and promote good behaviour
• Reliability and flexibility to support additional hours when needed
• Good communication skills and a caring approach
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow safeguarding procedure

Please see more in the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Why join us?

As an SMSA, you’ll be able to take pride in ensuring a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience for our pupils, contributing as a key part of a wider team to support the daily running of the school. You’ll have access to training and professional development opportunities within this post, building on key skills to ensure you have a comprehensive and full working knowledge of pupil supervision and wellbeing.

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Marksbury Road is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.