The Role

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
305 Garratt Lane
Earlsfield
London SW18 4EQ
Tel: 0208 353 4195
Email: office@wandsworth.floreat.org.uk
Web: www.floreatwandsworth.org.uk

School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Salary – FTE: £17,457 Pro Rata: £4,947

Permanent, Part time

Required September 2021

Job overview

At Floreat Wandsworth Primary School, we believe lunchtime is an essential part of the school day, when children can develop and practise character virtues such as patience, courtesy and service of other. Mealtimes at Floreat are a time to share, to display good manners and to enjoy one another’s company. We are looking for a School Mealtime Supervisory Assistant (SMSA), to help support a routine and rhythm for calm, enjoyable lunch times. You will become part of the lunchtime team and help shape our approach for years to come.

What we offer

• Term-time hours.
• 5 days per week 11am – 1.30pm.
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Free access to employee assistance programme.

Job requirements

The purpose of the job is to:

• Lay out and serve lunches to pupils and ensure the area is tidy after service.
• To ensure the health and safety of children at lunchtimes under the direction of the appropriate person as identified by the school.
• To support our vision for lunchtimes as a calm learning experience for all pupils during which they learn courteous table manners and share in a healthy cooked meal.

The right candidate will have:

• A proven ability to work as part of a team and form good relationships with other colleagues to ensure effective lunchtime supervision.
• A warm but confident manner with children, and the ability to role model virtues such as dignity, professionalism and kindness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality over matters relating to the school, with pupils, staff or parents.
• Ability to set and maintain high expectations of pupil table manners and conduct during lunchtime.
• A commitment to the safety, well-being and progress of everyone at the school.

To apply, please click on this link: https://www.eteach.com/careers/floreatwandsworth/job/teaching-assistant-1161196?lang=en-GB&src=WandsworthJobs

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils