At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children during lunchtime and playtime, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience.
- Company: Join the friendly team at St Andrew's Primary School in Congresbury.
- Benefits: Part-time hours with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative culture and strong community ties.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 2159 - 2159 £ per month.
Location: Congresbury, Bristol
Contract Type: Fixed term contract
Hours: 3 hours 45 mins per week (working Monday, Tuesday and Fridays)
Contract Length: Until 31/08/2027
Salary: £24,796.00 FTE / Actual Salary £2,159.20
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
The Role: St Andrews school has a fixed term contract for a school meals supervisory assistant working on a Monday, Tuesday and 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 communications 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: Monday 6 July at 9am followed by shortlisting
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.
School Meals Supervisory Assistant in Bristol employer: St Andrew's
St Andrew's Primary School in Congresbury offers a nurturing and inclusive environment where every member of the school community is valued. With a strong commitment to professional development and a collaborative culture, staff are supported in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families. The school's beautiful grounds and positive relationships with the local community further enhance the rewarding experience of working here.
