Job Description

Job description

School Meals Supervisory Assistants

Grade 3 5,657 pa to 5,737 pa

Permanent

Part time, 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 11:45 am - 1:15pm

39 weeks, term-time only (including training days)



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!

About the school

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!

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.

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).

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.

How to apply

Application forms and job descriptions can be downloaded from TES https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/school-meals-supervisory-assistants-join-our-lunchtime-team-ealing-2248942

Please ensure that you read the and Person Specification to make sure you meet the requirements for this post.

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 form to show clear evidence of how you meet the essential requirements, your suitability for the post and what you will bring to the role (these are within the person specification document).

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance-2.



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.

Closing date:

Application forms to be submitted to the school by Sunday 12 October 2025 (midnight)

Interviews will be held:

Wednesday 22 October 2025


Hathaway Gardens Ealing London W13 0DH


Tel No : 02089983135


Email : hr@castlebar.ealing.sch.uk