Lunchtime Supervisor (SMSA)

E‑ACT Bannerman Road Community Academy is a warm, vibrant primary school at the heart of the Easton community in Bristol. We are proud to nurture a culture built on respect, resilience, responsibility, curiosity, and collaboration, creating an environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their best. As an inclusive school with strong community roots, we share our setting with the local Children’s Centre, providing seamless support for families and a nurturing foundation for early learning. Our pupils benefit from a rich and engaging curriculum, inspiring educational experiences, and exciting opportunities—from local trips and outdoor learning to sports, assemblies, and community celebrations regularly featured in our school news.

We are looking for a Lunchtime Supervisor (SMSA) to help create a safe, positive lunchtime environment. You’ll supervise pupils, support play, encourage good behaviour, and help make lunchtime a happy, structured part of the school day.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the mid-day meal. This includes provision for children who bring sandwiches.
• Supervision of hand washing and toileting by pupils deemed necessary by the Headteacher.
• Supervision of pupils’ entry and exit from the dining area, including supervision of pupils during any journey or walk to the dining room.
• Supervision of pupils in the playground under the direction of the Lead Pastoral Practitioner.
• Taking such steps as necessary when children are sick.
• Attending to their needs when in distress and reporting the situation to the relevant member of staff.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards).
• Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up-to-date training (or willingness to undertake training).
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive and emotional situations.
• Able to maintain discipline, command attention and encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times.

Benefits:

• Financial and Lifestyle: We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
• Professional Growth and Development: We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities.
• Culture and Wellbeing: Our people‑first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice.

E‑ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. E‑ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.