Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding local role that fits around your existing commitments? Do you enjoy working with children and want to play a part in making their school day positive and fun?

Clutton Primary School is looking for a friendly and dependable School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) to join our lunchtime team. Working 7.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday from 11.45-1.15pm. 12.85-13.05 ph (Actual salary - 4222-4288 pa) - term time only.

As an SMSA, you will be a vital part of our school community, ensuring our pupils have a safe and happy lunchtime experience. Your main duties will include:

Supervising children in the dining hall, encouraging healthy eating and good table manners. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of pupils by managing behaviour in line with school policies. Assisting with basic first aid (training provided) and reporting any incidents. Setting up and clearing away dining tables and chairs.
We are looking for someone who:

Enjoys working with children and has a patient, caring nature. Can work effectively as part of a small, dedicated team. Has good communication skills and a positive "can-do" attitude. Is reliable and punctual.
Clutton is a small, friendly village school where every member of staff is valued. We offer a supportive environment and the chance to make a real difference to our pupils' daily lives.

There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.

Safeguarding Statement

Clutton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Please use the following link to make an application via Eteach https://www.eteach.com/job/smsa-school-meals-supervisory-assistant-1529059

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.85-13.05 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/01/2026
Expected start date: 23/02/2026