School Supervisory Assistant

School Meals Supervisory Assistant

10 hours per week, Term time only.

Do you enjoy working with children? Do you have a little bit of time each day when you would be available to work?

An opportunity has arisen to work as School Meals Supervisory Assistants (SMSAs) at our popular nursery school. This is a great chance for someone within the community to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for someone to work as part of the SMSA team who look after children at lunchtime, providing high quality, safe supervision, talking with the children and supporting them in their play.

• Have experience of working or volunteering in a school setting.
• Be motivated, enthusiastic and organised.
• Be able to use their initiative.
• Be committed to building and maintaining positive relationships.
• Be a team player with good communication skills.

• Training and opportunities for professional development.
• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• Term time working.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• An employee assistance programme offering counselling, legal advice and financial support.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment practices, all applicants will be subject to a rigorous selection process, including references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, in line with the requirements of the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance and relevant safeguarding legislation.

Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks, proof of right to work in the UK, and, where applicable, professional references and qualifications.

We reserve the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

At Hartcliffe Nursery School we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is treated fairly. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our staff to achieve.