School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

The Meadows Primary School, Bristol, BS30 6HS

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: This is a permanent position, term time only, 7.5 hours a week, 1.5 hours a day covering the lunch period
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Actual salary: £4,156 - £4,221

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Can work collaboratively as part of a team
• Able to undertake the physical demands of the role including bending, lifting and stretching e.g. putting out and packing away tables, clearing tables, clearing up spillages
• Has a basic level of numeracy and literacy
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities

What the school offers its staff

We believe people flourish when they feel valued, supported and inspired. At The Meadows Primary School, you’ll find a collaborative culture, purposeful professional development and a shared commitment to wellbeing.

Eligible colleagues benefit from a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments.

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.

The Meadows Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic SMSA to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the supervision of pupils during the midday break, ensuring the safety, general welfare and behaviour of pupils during this period.

You’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team who are committed to helping every child reach their full potential. You’ll join colleagues who work collaboratively to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where staff and pupils thrive together.

About The Meadows Primary School

The Meadows Primary School in Bitton is a welcoming school that places a strong emphasis on relationships, wellbeing, and achievement. The school has a lovely community feel with expansive outdoor space for our children. We are proud of our strong school ethos which helps our children to thrive and succeed, all the while preparing them for their next phase of education.

The Meadows Primary School is proud to be part of Futura Learning Partnership, a trust dedicated to building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Futura-Recruitment-Pack-March-2026.pdf - 858 KB (opens in new tab)

School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) Grade 1 (5) (2).pdf - 166 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Meadows Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 137 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Meadows Primary School website
• Email address: rsmith@futuralearning.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-meadows-primary-school-bs30-6hs

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