SMSA - Midday Mealtime Supervisor

The Grove; Greater London; On-site; GBP 5,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Midday Mealtime Supervisor to support students during lunchtime. The role requires good communication with students and staff, and a commitment to safeguarding children. Candidates should have experience working with students, including those with additional needs. The position is part-time, averaging 7 hours a week, term-time only, offering a unique job share arrangement. Applications are encouraged from diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Some experience of working with students, especially those with additional needs.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students.
• Ability to communicate well with students, teachers and adults.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime in lunch hall or playground.
• Support classes briefly before and after lunch.
• Cover for absences within the school on a voluntary basis.
• Work flexible days spread over term time.

Skills

Experience working with students

Flexible approach

Good communication skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

SMSA - Midday Mealtime Supervisor at The Grove

Job Reference # EDV/2025/G/57909

Location Downhills Park Road, Tottenham, London, Greater London, N17 6AR

Contract Type Job Share

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £4,931.99 annually (Scale 1 B)

Closing Date 9:00am, 8th Dec 2025

Start Date ASAP

Positions Available 1

About this Role

The Grove School, part of the SEARCH Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people. The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete checks in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education with regard to DBS and other pre-employment checks.

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.

Qualifications & Experience

• Some experience of working with students, including those with additional needs such as autism.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting students.
• Ability to communicate well with students, teachers and adults.
• Completion, or readiness to complete the induction programme.
• A commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils during lunchtime, including in the lunch hall or playground.
• Support classes briefly before and after lunch as allocated.
• Cover for absences within the school on a voluntary basis.
• Work flexible days: 7 hours a week term time only (2 hours each day over the lunch period) spread over 3.5 days a week (2 days the first week and 3 days the second week).

Contract Details

Full job share arrangement: if one partner resigns or leaves, the remaining partner may be offered the full‑time position or the role may be advertised externally. This decision is based on business needs and operational requirements.

Contact

Lorraine Bellot
[e-mail]

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Downhills Park Road, Tottenham, London
Greater London
N17 6AR

02038766555
[e-mail]

Application Process

Completed application forms must be submitted on MyNewTerm by 9am on Monday 8th December 2025. CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Early applications are encouraged. The Search Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.