School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

St Alban's CofE (Aided) Primary School; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

St Alban's CofE Primary School in England is seeking a friendly, patient individual to support children at lunchtimes, both in the dining hall and on the playground. The role runs during term-time school hours and offers a chance to work closely with a supportive team while promoting positive play and safe practices.

You will help with basic first aid, follow the school's behaviour policy, report injuries or illness, and participate in safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Patient and caring approach required.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS check.
• Able to work with children and follow school policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children at lunchtimes in the dinner hall and on the playground.
• Encourage positive play and reinforce the school's behaviour policy.
• Help keep children safe and report injuries or illness.
• Assist with first aid if qualified, or attend training provided by the school.

Skills

Patience

Caring

First aid

Job description

This is an ideal role for someone who is looking for a starting role within a school setting, working term-time only, within school hours.

You will work within a supportive team, assisting children at lunchtimes both inside the dinner hall and outside on the playground. You will support with encouraging positive play and follow the school's behaviour policy. You will help to keep children safe and make sure that any injuries or illness is reported. You may have an existing first aid qualification but, if not, we will provide you with appropriate training.

We are looking for someone who is patient and caring, and someone who can work under their own initiative. You should enjoy working with children and have a good understanding of safeguarding, including the statutory guidance.

St Alban's CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff to share in this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out.