At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise children during lunch, ensuring a safe and fun environment.
- Company: Join a vibrant, multicultural primary school in Bristol.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, wellbeing support, and discounts on retail.
- Other info: Great career development opportunities in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lunchtime experiences every day.
- Qualifications: Ability to engage with children and organise simple games.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Hours: 6.25 per week (every day 12:00 – 13:15)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2027 with a possible extension due to staffing review
Salary: JG1C SCP3 £24,796.00 per annum
Actual Salary: £3,598.67
Start Date: 01 September 2026
The Role
You will carry out all the requirements of an SMSA supervising both in our dining hall and on the playground, helping the children to have a safe and happy lunch time. An ability to organise simple games and interact with the children is desirable.
We are able to offer you the opportunity to work with an exciting and enthusiastic school of children as well as a staff team who are both supportive and eager for challenge, determined to raise our children’s outcomes on every level.
We also offer:
- Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Access to wellbeing support
- 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
- Healthcare cash plan
- Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
- Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts
Our School
St Mary Redcliffe Primary is a large, exciting, multicultural and multi-faith Church of England Primary School community in the city of Bristol. Our values and ethos are based on love and our close-knit team really do go the extra mile to engage our children in the exciting opportunities on offer at SMRP.
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: Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Week beginning 14th July. 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.
School Meals Supervisory Assistant in Bristol employer: St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment where staff are encouraged to engage with a diverse community of enthusiastic children. With excellent professional development opportunities, wellbeing support, and a commitment to fostering a positive school culture, employees can thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant city of Bristol.
Contact Details:
St Mary Redcliffe Church of England Primary School Recruitment Team
