School Meals Supervisory Assistant Virginia water

Manor Mead School; Charlton; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary school for children with severe learning difficulties is seeking a School Meal Supervisory Assistant to support students during lunchtime. This role requires a friendly demeanor and a commitment to safeguarding children. The successful candidate will work from 11.45 am to 1.45 pm, Monday to Friday during term time, on a fixed-term contract initially for one year. The position offers a salary in the range of £5,458 to £5,557 per annum based on part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Friendly and supportive attitude towards children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support children during the busy lunch-time period.
• Ensure a safe and enjoyable environment.

Job description

Job Title

School Meal Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Role Overview

We are looking for friendly School Meal Supervisory Assistants (SMSA’s) to support the children at our Virginia Water site during the busy lunch‑time period at our primary school.

Job Background

We are a Federation of two outstanding schools for pupils with severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties, some with associated autism. Manor Mead is our Primary School for 4-11 year olds in Shepperton with a satellite provision in Virginia Water; our Secondary School is Walton Leigh, for 11-19 year olds.

Location

Virginia Water site.

Salary

SP1 / 2 Pro Rata – £5,458 – £5,557 per annum (FTE £23,322).

Hours

11.45 am – 1.45 pm, Monday‑Friday during term time only; 10 hours per week, 38.2 weeks per year.

Contract

Fixed‑term contract – one year initially.

Closing Date

Tuesday 18th November 2025 at 9 am.

Future Context

From January 1, Manor Mead and Walton Leigh will become part of London South East Academies Trust.
With a network of mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Surrey, East Sussex and south east London, LSEAT offers a wide range of employment opportunities at all levels.

Safeguarding

Manor Mead School 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 ensure staff receive guidance to follow when they suspect a child may be experiencing abuse or at risk of harm.
We work co‑operatively with other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
When concerns arise we first discuss them with parents/carers unless it is contrary to the child’s welfare.
Designated Safeguarding Leads: Tracey Penman (Shepperton) and Claudette Sims (Virginia Water).
Deputy DSLs: Becki Wright, Alice Chandler, Livvy Hepburn.
Governor with responsibility for child protection: Rosemary Goodwin.