School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Fern Hill Primary School, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 5PE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  26 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £6,885.84 - £7,082.63 Annually (Actual) Grade C, Spinal Point 3-5 gross per annum. Fixed-term contract until July 2027, Monday - Friday 11:40 - 13:40, term time only.

School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) job summary

Fern Hill is a warm and friendly, purposeful school, where everybody matters and everybody cares. We aim to make sure that every individual feels happy, secure and valued. Children are at the heart of all we do and we work hard to ensure that every child fulfils their potential.

We are looking for a SMSA to:

• Have specific responsibilities supervising the children whilst they eat their lunch..
• Provide assistance and encouragement and ensure appropriate behaviour..
• Uphold the school’s values - Inspiration, Collaboration, Empathy and Excellence.

We Offer:

• A hard-working, dedicated and supportive team.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• A friendly and supportive school community that is committed to developing the whole child.
• Happy and enthusiastic pupils.
• Generous pay-scales, regularly paying 1% higher than National Support Staff Pay Scales.
• Access to subsidised Cycle to Work scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• A friendly, welcoming school with friendly and supportive parents and trustees.

Early applications are welcomed, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 10th July 2026

Interviews to be held between: Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th July 2026

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities

At Fern Hill, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique background, perspectives and talents of our staff and pupils. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued and empowered to thrive.

Application

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification for the post and ensure that your personal statement reflects on how you meet these requirements in no more than 2 pages of A4. You should complete the application form via the My New Term Portal. We regret that we cannot accept applications that are not made on the official application form. Please make sure that you complete your contact details, including email address, and the names and contact details of two referees.

Shortlisting

Candidates who best meet the Person Specification will be invited to an interview via email.

References

We request two references for all candidates and will contact your referees if you are shortlisted. One referee should be your current or last employer.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Data Protection

The information you have provided will be stored on the school’s secure database and will only be used to process your application. It will not be passed to any other organisation.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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.

About Fern Hill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 671 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fern Hill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fern-hill-primary-school-kingston-upon-thames

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