SMSA

St Catherine's CofE Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL6 5SJ

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: 3,674.60

SMSA job summary

ADVERT

SCHOOL MEALS SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT

GRADE B SCP 4 (£26,016) FTE

ACTUAL SALARY £ 3,674.60

6.25 HOURS PER WEEK (MON – FRI: 12.00 – 1.30PM)

TERM TIME ONLY

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

At St Catherine’s, lunchtime is one of the best parts of the day and we’re looking for someone to help make it brilliant.

Ours is a school full of happy chatter, busy classrooms and friendships that matter. Our children love to learn, but some of the most important moments happen outside the classroom. A game of tag that brings a new child into the group. A quiet word that turns a wobbly morning around. A brave first try of something new on the dinner plate.

As a School Meals Supervisory Assistant, you’ll be right at the heart of those moments. You’ll keep our children safe, happy and cared for, encourage good manners and kind friendships and send them back to class refreshed and ready to learn.

St Catherine’s is a place of laughter, wonder and lasting memories. It’s a family where, together, we flourish. Come and be part of it!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

Is a great team player, friendly and professional.

Is warm, patient and calm, with a ready smile

Genuinely enjoys children’s company and has a good sense of fun

Confident to step in, sort out a squabble and keep everyone safe

Has a conscientious and diligent work ethic.

Has high standards and takes pride in delivering a quality service

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

To ensure the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during the midday break period. This includes all children on the school premises except those engaged in activities supervised by a teacher. To ensure a pleasant, relaxed, safe but efficient lunch experience for pupils.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.

Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manage

Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.

Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years

A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.

24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website https://stcatherinesbl6.greenhousecms.co.uk/ or contact our Office Manager by emailing office@stcatherines.tbft.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link St Catherine's CofE Primary School | SAMpeople Recruit

Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 16th November 9.00AM

INTERVIEWS: Thursday 19th November - AM

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

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

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 Catherine's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Catherine's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-catherine-s-cofe-primary-school-bl6-5sj

St. Catherine’s is a school which is filled with a buzz of happy activity and the warmth of positive relationships between pupils and adults. The children are taught a broad and balanced curriculum by wonderful teachers, and the academic standards are high; but St. Catherine’s is about so much more than this. It is about giving everyone the opportunity to shine and be proud; it is about having the confidence to have a go at anything and the belief that you can succeed. It is about tolerance and respect for the beliefs of others and pride in what others do well. It is about the fun, magic and laughter of school life and the making of all those memories that last into old age.
We believe that it is these things that make our children lively, confident and articulate and is why they move on to fulfilling lives built upon the Christian values and strong foundations laid in the school.
We would encourage you to pay us a visit and to sample something of the spirit of St. Catherine’s. You can be assured of a very warm welcome.

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