School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Oasis Community Learning; West of England; On-site; GBP 3,300 - 4,700; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Marksbury Road in Bristol is seeking a School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) to join our lunchtime team. You will supervise pupils during the midday break in the dining hall, promoting safety and positive behaviour while helping maintain a calm, friendly atmosphere.

The role is 2 hours per day during term time, with inset days for training. You will work as part of a supportive team and report concerns to senior staff as required.

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 safe, positive behaviour.
• Maintain a calm, friendly atmosphere and support pupils with table manners.
• Respond to minor behavioural needs and report concerns to senior staff.

Skills

Engage with children

Promote good behaviour

Teamwork

Clear communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

Interviews are planned for the week of 12th October

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.

Attachments

SMSA JD Nov 26

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.