About this role

Job Title

School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Salary

Grade B SCP 4

Working Pattern

11.30am-1pm (Monday-Friday) Term Time

Working Hours

7.5 hours

Contract Type

Permanent

Required : ASAP

Closing Date

18TH September 2026

Interview date

23rd September 2026

The Role

Senior Staff and Trustees invite applications from a dedicated and hardworking SMSA

The main purpose of the job involves providing effective support and overseeing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils during lunchtime.

This includes promoting and modelling good behaviour, forming positive relationships with pupils and staff. The aim being to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.

About you

We are looking for a

SMSA who has

High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background and a commitment to their safety, welfare and good conduct
Awareness of safeguarding principles and safe working practices.
Experience of working in an Early Years setting.
Knowledge and understanding of children’s development
activities to ensure effective teaching and learning. Ability to give feedback in a constructive manner.
GCSE Mathematics and English qualification Grades A-C or 9-4 or the equivalent

Please note the school’s competencies, which are considered to be essential for all

roles, are listed below.

We are looking for a

SMSA who will

Work effectively within a team environment Liaise with members of staff to identify pupils who need individual or group work.
Build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues.
Promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes.
Work constructively as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities and your own position within these.
Demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour they expect from the pupils with whom they work.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and carry out role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice.
Be committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
Recognise when pupils are in danger of risk or harm and know what actions to take to protect them, in accordance with school procedure.

About us

We can offer you

A hardworking, dedicated and talented set of colleagues
Friendly, enthusiastic and motivated children with excellent behaviour
A supportive and forward-thinking staff team
An innovative school with a broad and balanced curriculum
Staff with high expectations of behaviour, learning and personal development
Supportive Trustees and whole school community
An excellent opportunity to influence and shape the future of our school, staff and pupils
Parents who work with school in ensuring the best for their child
A school site that provides a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities

Visits to the school are welcomed; please contact Mrs Alison Robinson School Administrator to arrange on 01204 333650.

For further details of the role and how we use your data, please see

Job Description

Privacy Notice

Documents for Right to Work

Documents for DBS

Completed application forms should be returned to the School Business Manager,

Emma Pimbley via email

pimbleye@eagley-infant.bolton.sch.uk

Eagley Infant School are committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check

Supporting Documents

↗ Application Form

↗ Job Description

↗ Person Spec