School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School, London, SW15 3QL

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £4,999.00 Monthly

School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) job summary

Hours - Part time: 7.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - Term time only

Salary: Grade C3 (£28,617 FTE) pro rata to £4999 per annum

Shape Young Futures! Are you ready to make a real difference in a child's day?

The Coombe Academy Trust is searching for a dynamic, friendly, and caring Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our vibrant, dedicated team. This is a crucial role, essential for creating a safe, stimulating, and joyful environment where our pupils can thrive during their lunch break.

As a Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant, you won't just be supervising; you'll be nurturing a positive school experience. You will be key in ensuring the welfare, excellent conduct, and safety of our children, with responsibilities including:

• Active Supervision: Overseeing pupils in the dining hall, playground, and all school areas to ensure a safe and fun atmosphere.
• Promoting Positivity: Encouraging positive social interaction, fostering good behaviour, and resolving minor conflicts with a calm, friendly approach.
• Essential Support: Assisting younger pupils with their meals and promoting healthy eating habits.
• Building Community: Engaging with pupils to build trust and foster a genuinely friendly and supportive school environment.

About The Coombe Academy Trust

We are more than just a group of schools; we are a thriving community built on mutual support and high aspirations. We believe in:

• Caring & Respectful: All members are friendly, caring, respectful, and tolerant towards each other.
• Driven by Excellence: We are ambitious and aspirational for ourselves and everyone we educate.
• Integrity: We are honest and demonstrate integrity in all we do.
• Resilience: We maintain a positive and resilient outlook at all times.

Our shared vision is to provide an outstanding education, empowering every pupil to thrive during their time with us and as they move into the world beyond.

Safeguarding Commitment

The Coombe Academy Trust is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and adhere to the guidelines set out in the DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education document.

All employment offers are subject to pre-employment checks, including an online presence search, Enhanced DBS checks, Children’s Barred List Checks, and Prohibition, directions, sanctions, and restrictions checks.

We welcome applications from candidates who share our passion for providing opportunity and aspiration for all learners.

Don't miss this opportunity to become a key part of our community!

Closing Date for Applications: Monday, 23rd March

Interviews Held On: Thursday, 26th March

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

Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robin-hood-primary-and-nursery-school-london

Robin Hood Primary and Nursery School is part of the Coombe Academy Trust, providing staff with the benefit of fantastic school to school support including subject specialists and shared professional development across the schools within the Trust. We are a one form entry primary school with an onsite Nursery; Specialist Resource Provision for children with ASD and extensive internal and outdoor space.

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