School Meals Supervisory Assistant

School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Hours: 7.5 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Grade JG2 SCP 3-4 £24,796 - £25,185 per annum FTE

Actual Salary: £4,448 pro rata

The Role

Horfield CE Primary School are seeking a School Meals Supervisory Assistant.

You will carry out all the requirements of a SMSA supervising both in our dining hall and on the playground, helping the children to have a safe and happy lunch time. An ability to organise simple games and interact with the children is desirable.

We are able to offer you the opportunity to work with an exciting and enthusiastic school of children as well as a staff team who are both supportive and eager for challenge, determined to raise our children’s outcomes on every level.

We also offer:

• Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Access to wellbeing support
• 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.

Our School

Horfield CE Primary School has a strong sense of community and clear values.

The school has an outstanding reputation as a centre of excellence for the Arts with a clear focus on the academic, pastoral and spiritual development of all pupils. Our strongly interwoven links with Horfield Parish Church and the local and wider community are greatly valued. Children benefit hugely from a wealth of vibrant and challenging curriculum experiences and are justifiably proud of their school.

The Trust

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

Closing date: Monday 23rd March

Interview Date: Monday 30th March

Start Date: Monday 20th April, subject to references and DBS

Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership and Horfield CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.