School Meal Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

May Park Primary School · Bristol, South West

School Meal Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) at May Park Primary School, based in Bristol, South West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Bristol, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
15 Oct 2026

Reference f04b6e8e5e2e3741c85080e960d319e99a573da9

About the role

About May Park Primary School

May Park Primary School is a 3-11 community academy in East Central Bristol and a proud member of the Excalibur Academies Trust. We are diverse and vibrant three form entry primary school with a stimulating nursery set in fantastic grounds. Our modern, purpose-built buildings and our extensive outdoor space enable our children unique opportunities to use their creative minds as they explore the woods, Savannah, field and multi-use games area.

At May Park our highly experienced teachers and staff are committed to providing a nurturing environment so that all of our children succeed. By offering an inspiring curriculum, we expect our children to think differently: taking risks with their learning, embracing uncertainty, problem solving, making connections and playing with possibilities.

As part of Excalibur Academies Trust, we benefit from shared expertise and strong governance, whilst maintaining our own unique identity, values and deep community focus.

The Role

We are looking for a caring, responsible and reliable Midday Supervisor to join our school team and support pupils during their lunchtime and midday break.

Hours: 11:30 - 13:45 Mon-Fri Term Time Only

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising pupils who have an earlier lunch, helping to ensure that they are safe, well cared for and supported throughout this period.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise pupils during their lunchtime and midday break.

  • Promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils follow school expectations.

  • Monitor pupils to ensure their safety and general welfare.

  • Help create a calm, safe and positive environment for pupils.

  • Report any concerns relating to pupil welfare, behaviour or safety to the appropriate member of staff.

  • Follow on duties after mainstream support is to supervise pupils in the Resource Base during their playtime, which may include personal care. Please check the job description carefully before applying.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

Please contact the school if you would like to arrange a visit [email removed]

Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.

Benefits

Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Supportive colleagues and SLT

Eager and motivated students

Excellent Pension Scheme (Teachers & LGPS for support and Shared Services staff)

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities within school and across the Trust

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via My New Term. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using [email removed] and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to find out more about working at May Park Primary School, please follow this link to the recruitment pages on our website Vacancies - May Park Primary School

Reference: f04b6e8e5e2e3741c85080e960d319e99a573da9 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 15 Oct 2026 · Listed via May Park Primary School

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