SMSA

Mosaic Partnership; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Park Primary School in Bristol is seeking a committed School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) to join our friendly team as soon as possible. You will supervise and care for the children during lunchtimes, ensuring they are engaged in active, cooperative play.

You will be a positive role model, follow the school’s policies on behaviour and health & safety, and help set up and clear the dining hall. Training will be provided; prior experience is not required.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required but willingness to attend training.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and caring for children during lunchtimes.
• Interacting with children to ensure active, purposeful, positive and cooperative play.
• Enforcing the school’s behaviour policy and addressing Health & Safety issues promptly.
• Working with colleagues to set up and clear the dining hall.
• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Job description

# SMSAEmployer: The Park Primary SchoolLocation: Bristol, South GloucestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeContract Length: PermanentSalary: MPT2 SCP3 (FTE £25,614)Posted: 23rd October 2026Expires: 5th November 2026 11:59 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1581241Job Reference: SMSA-PAR1026* Share :* PrintWe are looking for a committed **School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)** to join our friendly and supportive team as soon as possible.You will be responsible for:• Supervising and caring for the children during lunchtimes• Interacting with children & ensuring that they are engaged in active, purposeful, positive and co-operative play• Ensuring children are behaving appropriately and in line with the school’s behaviour policy at all times• Being aware of and responding to Health & Safety issues promptly• Being a strong, positive role model for the children and other staff• Following the school’s policy and procedures on child protection and attending any relevant training• Working with colleagues to set up and clear the dining hall• Maintaining confidentiality at all times.\\*Previous experience is not necessary but you must be willing and able to attend relevant training\\*In return we can offer you:• The opportunity to be part of a welcoming and supportive team• Lots of happy, polite and well-behaved children• A lovely working environment• On-going training, relevant to the role.**Hours of work will be 12.15-13.30, Monday to Friday (6.25 hours per week)**.### AttachmentsMosaic Partnership Trust Privacy Notice (Job Applicants)SMSA JD October 2026### Safeguarding Statement:The Park Primary 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 particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.