School Meal Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Job role

• Other support role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£13.51 Hourly

School Meal Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) job summary

About May Park Primary School

May Park Primary School is a 3-11 community academy in East Central Bristol and a proud member of the Excalibur Academies Trust. We are diverse and vibrant three form entry primary school with a stimulating nursery set in fantastic grounds. Our modern, purpose-built buildings and our extensive outdoor space enable our children unique opportunities to use their creative minds as they explore the woods, Savannah, field and multi-use games area.

At May Park our highly experienced teachers and staff are committed to providing a nurturing environment so that all of our children succeed. By offering an inspiring curriculum, we expect our children to think differently: taking risks with their learning, embracing uncertainty, problem solving, making connections and playing with possibilities.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

We are looking for a caring, responsible and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our school team and support pupils during their lunchtime and midday break.

Hours: 11:30 - 13:45 Mon-Fri Term Time Only

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising pupils who have an earlier lunch, helping to ensure that they are safe, well cared for and supported throughout this period.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during their lunchtime and midday break.

• Promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils follow school expectations.

• Monitor pupils to ensure their safety and general welfare.

• Help create a calm, safe and positive environment for pupils.

• Report any concerns relating to pupil welfare, behaviour or safety to the appropriate member of staff.

• Follow on duties after mainstream support is to supervise pupils in the Resource Base during their playtime, which may include personal care. Please check the job description carefully before applying.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please contact the school if you would like to arrange a visit enquiries@maypark.excalibur.org.uk

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Eager and motivated students

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via My New Term. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using recruitment@excalibur.org.uk and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to find out more about working at May Park Primary School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Vacancies - May Park Primary School

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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