School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools as a School Meals Supervisory Assistant, where you will supervise children during lunch while ensuring their safety and enjoyment. We offer excellent professional development opportunities, wellness support, and the chance to be part of a vibrant school community.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Access to wellbeing support

Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme

Discount retail platform

Qualifications

• Ability to organize simple games.
• Desirable to interact positively with children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch and on the playground.
• Ensure children's safety and happiness during meals.

Skills

Organizing games

Interacting with children

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School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA), Bristol

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Client:

Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

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School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Location: Bishop Sutton Primary School

Hours: 5 hour 50 minutes per week

Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2025

Salary: Grade JG2 SCP3-4 £24,027 - £24,404 per annum

Actual Salary: £3,252.73 - £3,303.77 pro rata

Start Date: As soon as possible, subject to references and DBS

The Role

Bishop Sutton Primary School are seeking a School Meals Supervisory Assistant.

You will carry out all the requirements of a SMSA supervising both in our dining hall and on the playground, helping the children to have a safe and happy lunch time. An ability to organise simple games and interact with the children is desirable.

We are able to offer you the opportunity to work with an exciting and enthusiastic school of children as well as a staff team who are both supportive and eager for challenge, determined to raise our children’s outcomes on every level.

We also offer:

•Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.

• Excellent CPD opportunities

• Access to wellbeing support

• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling

• Healthcare cash plan

• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme

• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Our School

Bishop Sutton Primary School is a thriving village school, with a strong sense of community.

We strive for and achieve academic excellence while providing a safe and stimulating environment for children to enjoy their learning and take part in a wide range of activities across the curriculum and beyond.

Children here are encouraged to challenge themselves to take risks, becoming resilient, independent and active learners.

Our teaching and learning is creative, enthusiastic, dynamic and inspires a love of learning.

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

Closing Date: Monday 2 June 2025 at 11.59pm

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.

Safeguarding Statement

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Federation of Bishop Sutton and Stanton Drew Primary Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.