SMSA
St John's Church of England Primary School, Bristol, BS31 2NB5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,656 per annum
Pay scale
- Grade 1, scp 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a reliable and committed individual who can provide care, guidance, support & promote physical activity by delivering a programme of sports activity for our children during the lunch break in the role of lunchtime School Meals Supervisor Assistant.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills, with a strong ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience in supervising pupils within a school setting is essential (or desirable) along with familiarity with health and safety policies.
- Physical capability to handle the demands of the role, including bending, lifting, stretching, and working in various weather conditions.
- Basic knowledge of First Aid or an existing First Aid qualification.
- Commitment to safeguarding, data protection, and the overall welfare of pupils, including obtaining an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.
- A positive, approachable, and empathetic attitude, with the willingness to undertake any necessary training to support the role.
What the school offers its staff
- Professional Growth: Continuous Professional Development (CPD), inset days, rotation and secondment opportunities, and leadership succession programmes.
- Wellbeing Support: Initiatives like ‘Wellbeing Moments,’ flexible working arrangements, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Generous defined pension schemes, Health Cash-back Plan (covering dentist, physiotherapy appointments etc.), and multiple retail discount schemes.
- Sustainability Commitment: Reducing our carbon footprint through our Climate and Nature initiatives across all schools.
- Inclusive Culture: A collaborative environment where diversity is celebrated, helping staff bring their best selves to work and thrive in their roles.
Further details about the role
Are you a passionate professional ready to build your future?
Do you want to work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued?
Join us!
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an environment where every employee - whether in teaching, support, or leadership - can flourish. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the very best talent by creating a culture that values professional development, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Your Role in Building Brighter Futures
As a SMSA at St John’s Church of England Primary School , you will play a key role in contributing to the delivery of Futura’s mission statement of “Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish”. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about living our values and making a positive impact on all the young people in our Trust.
St John’s Church of England Primary School is a highly oversubscribed/very popular single form entry school providing education to pupils aged from four to eleven.
As SMSA, you will be responsible to:
- Supervise pupils during the midday break in designated areas (e.g., playground, dining areas, offsite spaces), ensuring their safety, welfare, and good behavior.
- Monitor and manage pupil conduct by enforcing school policies, promptly addressing conflicts or incidents, and encouraging responsible behavior.
- Provide immediate support for sickness or accidents by administering minor first aid and facilitating safe movement to and from dining areas.
- Assist school and catering staff with general duties such as cleaning, table clearing, and setting up or removing furniture and play equipment.
- Document and report incidents or behavioral concerns to the school leadership team, supporting reviews and maintaining accurate records.
- Contribute to promoting a healthy school environment, emphasizing healthy eating and proper hygiene practices (e.g., handwashing).
Key Information:
Application Deadline:23/03/2025 @ 23:59
Potential Start Date:31/03/2025 (pending relevant checks)
Contract Type:permanent, part time, term time only
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding:
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.
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
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Additional documents
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About St John's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 208 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- nstachura@futuralearning.co.uk
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