Job Description

Castlebar School

Ealing
5,657 - 5,737 per year

Salary:

Grade scale 3, points 5 to 6 / Hours: 11.45 am to 1.15 pm, Monday to Friday (during term time, plus training days)

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

12 October 2025

Job overview

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Join Our Lunchtime Team - School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) - Required as soon as possible

Grade: Scale 3, Points 5 to 6: 5,657 - 5,737 per annum

Hours: 11.45 am to 1.15 pm, Monday to Friday (during term time, plus training days)

Castlebar School is an Ofsted Outstanding special school for primary-aged children with severe and complex learning difficulties. We're proud to offer a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive - and that includes during lunchtime!

We're looking for enthusiastic and patient School Meals Supervisory Assistants (SMSAs) to join our team as soon as possible. If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a friendly, committed staff team, we'd love to hear from you!

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What You'll Be Doing

Supervising pupils during lunch in the dining hall and playground. Supporting children with their relationships and helping them engage with others. Organising fun and inclusive activities during lunchtime to encourage social interaction and play. Ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of all pupils. Creating a calm, friendly, and positive lunchtime experience for everyone.

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What We're Looking For

A caring, patient, and empathetic approach to working with children with special needs. Experience working with children, ideally in an inclusive setting. Good communication skills, with clear spoken and written English (to be tested at interview). Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and work well as part of a team. Calm, understanding, and flexible attitude. Willingness to follow school policies and attend training (including first aid).

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What We Offer

A friendly and committed staff team who care deeply about our pupils. A warm and welcoming school environment. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Application Deadline: Sunday 12 October 2025 (midnight)

Interviews will be held: 22 October 2025

Please ensure that you read the and Person Specification so that you can establish that you meet the requirements for the post. The recruitment pack containing the job description and personal specification is available for download from TES via a link on the school website https://www.castlebar.ealing.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/ All applicants will be required to complete an application form (CVs will not be accepted). You should use the personal statement section of the application to show clear evidence of how you meet the essential requirements stated in the person specification. You should also use the personal statement to show your suitability for the post and what you will bring to the role.





Castlebar is committed to Safeguarding Children - All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks. Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and will be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. The School reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

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Castlebar School

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Castlebar School

Hathaway Gardens, Ealing
London
W13 0DH
United Kingdom

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