Teaching Assistant & Meal Supervisor

LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school in London is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor to inspire students and contribute to a collaborative team environment. This position, required to start in September 2025, entails supporting teaching staff and supervising children during midday meals. Applicants should demonstrate a passion for education, innovation, and commitment to safeguarding children. The role is part-time, term-time only, during specified hours each day.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant is essential.
• Ability to inspire and engage children is key.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support the teacher in delivering high-quality educational experiences.
• Supervise children during midday meals and assist with activities.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment and team dynamics.

Skills

Collaboration

Innovation

Passion for teaching

Education

Relevant teaching qualifications

Job description

32.5 hours per week (8.15am to 3.15pm)

Term-Time Only (39 weeks)

Required from September 2025

We are looking to appoint an experienced and excellent Teaching Assistant and Midday Meals Supervisor who is a passionate, innovative and collaborative individual who can inspire our children and be part of a wonderful team.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and rigorously apply safer recruitment practices. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) and clear medical clearance.

St Michael’s is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.

To ease the short-listing process we ask applicants to note the following:

• When writing the supporting statement please ensure that you have covered all the points in the Selection Criteria in order. Please give personal examples to support the points, which make clear your role and responsibilities.

• You must complete the Southwark Diocesan Boards of Education (SDBE) application form. We will only consider applications made on this form.

• References: Provide email addresses and all telephone contact numbers for all referees.

If you would like to arrange a visit to have an informal conversation with us please contact us for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, please go to our school website: http://www.stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/

Application forms (SDBE only) should be returned to the school either by email - [e-mail], post or by hand.

Closing Date: 23 June 2025 (at 12 Noon)

Interviews and observations of short-listed candidates: 01 July 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

St Michael’s CE Primary School

Granville Road

Southfields

SW18 5SQ

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]