At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunchtime and playtime, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- Company: St Andrew's Primary School, a welcoming church school in Congresbury.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, supportive team, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a collaborative culture with caring staff and enthusiastic pupils.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a fun and engaging work environment.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, good communication skills, and a commitment to supporting children.
Employer: St Andrew's Primary School
Location: Congresbury, Bristol
Contract Type: Fixed term contract
Hours: Part Time
Contract Length: Until 31/08/2027
Salary: £24,796.00 FTE / Actual Salary £3,598.67
Posted: 14th July 2026
Expires: 23rd August 23:59 PM
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Job ID: Job Reference: LSP-S313
Hours: 6 hours 15 mins per week (working Monday to Friday)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until August 31st 2027
Salary: £24,796.00 FTE / Actual Salary £3,598.67
Start Date: September 2026
The Role: St Andrews school has 2 fixed term contracts for school meals supervisory assistants working Monday to Friday (11.55am - 1.10pm) term time only. Come and join our friendly team to assist in ensuring a smooth running lunchtime process and supporting our children throughout their playtime. Quality, positive lunchtimes are a vital part of the school day and you will play an integral part in facilitating this.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Committed to making connections, embedding relationships and putting children at the heart of everything they do
- Positive with excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour
- Resilient and prepared to go that extra mile to make a difference for our children
- Supportive of the Christian ethos of the school
In return our friendly, engaging and exciting school can offer:
- A truly inclusive school where every member of the school community really matters
- A strong, collaborative culture of hard-working, dedicated staff who support one another
- Skilled and enthusiastic staff that are committed to further developing their practice
- Caring and respectful pupils who are proud of their school and work with independence and enthusiasm
- An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children and their families
- A commitment to CPD opportunities
- Warm relationships with the local community, supportive Governors, parents and strong links with our Church
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the school office.
Our School: St Andrew’s is a church school in the village of Congresbury. We are blessed with the most wonderful grounds that are spacious and full of opportunities in which to grow and learn, with St Andrew’s Church overlooking our youngest children’s playground. The most recent Ofsted inspection, June 2025, saw the school maintain its good judgement. The report stated that our vision of “growing together” permeates throughout the school and highlighted that ‘The wider development programme is a strength of the school and worthy of being shared’. SIAMS judged our school as an ‘Excellent’ church school: “meaningful relationships and partnerships enable all within the school to flourish”. Driven by our Christian vision of “growing together”, we are a highly inclusive school. We are passionate about ensuring that every child leaves our school with the skills and experiences required to lead happy and successful lives. Children at our school develop their unique character with the support and guidance of the staff, their families and our church.
The Trust: The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust. The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
Closing Date: Sunday 23 August
Interview Date: TBC
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the School be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
Safeguarding Statement: The Lighthouse Schools Partnership and St Andrew's CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
2 x School Meals Supervisory Assistant in Bristol employer: St Andrew's
St Andrew's in Congresbury is an excellent employer, offering a nurturing and inclusive work environment where Higher Level Teaching Assistants can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive team dedicated to student success, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students. The flexible working arrangements further enhance the appeal of this role, making it an ideal choice for those passionate about education.
