School Meals Supervisory Assistant - Ruislip

Crinkle Recruitment; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrender Primary School in Ruislip is seeking a School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) to supervise children during lunch and playtime. The successful candidate will support a caring team and help create a safe, inclusive environment for all pupils.

Experience with young children in a school or similar setting is preferred. The role is permanent and term-time, with DBS checks and references part of the appointment process.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working with young children in a school or other educational setting.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, care and commitment to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Care for and supervise the children during lunch and playtime.
• Ensure a safe, supportive environment and assist staff as needed.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Caring

Experience with children

Job description

Job Reference: CJ5783
Advert Posted On: 30/07/2026

School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 7.5 hours per week, Term time only (38 weeks)
Salary information: Scale 2, £5,012 - £5,083 per annum (dependent upon experience, pay rise pending)
Start date: As soon as possible

Are you enthusiastic? Are you creative and imaginative? Are you innovative? Do you want to create something as unique and individual as the children of Warrender Primary School? Do you want to be the best you can be and show leadership, dedication and vision?

Warrender is an expanding primary school in Ruislip with a friendly atmosphere and an excellent reputation.

Our school mission:

'Every child will be happy and feel safe, enabling them to make outstanding progress socially, emotionally and academically - preparing them to excel at secondary school and thrive in the world beyond.'

Our Values:

Achieve, Support, Pride, Inspire, Respect, Enjoy

We require an enthusiastic and caring SMSA to join our team of hard-working, friendly staff. The position will be to care for and supervise the children whilst they eat their lunch and during their playtime. The successful candidate should have previous experience of working with young children in a school or other educational setting.

Visits are actively encouraged - please contact [e-mail] to arrange.

Closing date: Wednesday 26th August at 12pm

Warrender Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.