School Meals Supervisory Assistant

St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School, Bristol, BS5 0TJ

41 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £12.85 Hourly

School Meals Supervisory Assistant job summary

School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Part-time fixed term contract until 31 August 2027

7.5 hours per week, term time only, plus Inset days

NJC Grade 3, hourly pay rate £12.85

We are looking for a support member of staff with a passion for supporting the learning of our children. Our school serves a diverse community, where, as recognised by Ofsted, “inclusion is at the heart of the school” and there is “a real sense of belonging” for both pupils and staff. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a united, committed and forward-thinking team, where relationships, inclusion and high expectations sit at the heart of everything we do. Ofsted noted that “staff feel valued” and that leaders foster “a deep sense of pride and belonging among the staff team.” You will play a key role in shaping the experience of our pupils, ensuring they are inspired, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential.

We are looking for:

• a caring and enthusiastic individual who can lead fun, engaging activities while maintaining a safe environment.
• passionate individuals who enjoy working with children aged 4-11.
• excellent communicators who can build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• team players who are proactive, flexible, and organised.
• responsibilities include supporting children’s play and activities, assisting with snacks, and ensuring a welcoming, safe environment.
• a commitment to the Catholic ethos of the school
• the ability to show initiative and adapt to the needs of the role.
• a willingness to work well as part of the team.
• are determined, resilient and have high expectations of themselves and others
• are flexible, have a good sense of humour and has an understanding of the 'bigger picture'

We can offer:

• friendly, motivated and caring children who are keen to learn
• an enthusiastic and committed staff
• supportive leadership from Principal, CEO, MAT Directors, Governors and an engaged parent community
• a commitment to your continuing professional development
• the opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference in a school that is ambitious, inclusive and rapidly improving

Visits are very welcome. Please contact the school office, to arrange a visit - 01173772260.

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 St Nicholas of Tolentine Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 125 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-nicholas-of-tolentine-catholic-primary-school-bs5-0tj

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