School Meals Supervisory Assistant

St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 9QB

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Monday to Friday, 6 hrs per week (Term Time)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade B point 3 – pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of St James CE Primary School invite applications for the above post from suitably qualified or experienced people who enjoy working with children. The person appointed will work for 6 hours/week (Monday to Friday) and will provide supervisory support in the dining hall and playground. The person appointed must be happy with working with pupils aged 4- 11 years old.

To fulfil this very rewarding and valuable role you will need:

• Experience of supporting young children
• Patience, resilience and an ability to nurture;
• A calm, organised and flexible approach to team working;
• An ability to build positive relationships.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer a school with:

• Well behaved, friendly and motivated children who love to learn;
• A friendly and skilled staff;
• Commitment to the professional development of staff;
• A welcoming, caring atmosphere where everyone is valued.

Further details about the role

For further details please see the job description and person specification within the Trust Recruitment Pack

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Trust Recruitmant Pack SJ SMSA - July 25.docx - 1.38 MB (opens in new tab)

About St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 344 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth website
• Email address: digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01204572587
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-cofe-primary-school-farnworth-bolton

The schools of Archbishop Temple Trust aim to offer:
• A high quality, inclusive and distinctive education with excellent learning opportunities
• A caring and nurturing environment based on our Christian values, recognising the uniqueness of each child.

Arranging a visit to St James CofE Primary School, Farnworth

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email digglek@archbishoptempletrust.co.uk.

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