School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) at Farmborough Church Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/FCPS/86702
  Location
The Street, Farmborough, Bath, Somerset, BA2 0FY
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£2,808.24 Annually (Actual)
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 27th Feb 2026
  Start Date
09/03/2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Week commencing 02/03/2026
   Interview Date(s)           Week commencing 02/03/2026
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About this Role

We are looking for a School Meals Supervisory Assistant to supervise and support children at lunchtime, both while they eat and while they play. 

Details of daily working hours:

1 hour per day, 5 days per week, Monday - Friday, 12-1pm, term time.

We are looking for someone who enjoys spending time with children and finds real joy in helping them play and socialise.  You will be working alongside another SMSA and be responsible for setting up and clearing up the hall, as well as supervising the children both inside and outside.

We can offer:

  • Term time working
  • A hardworking, happy and dedicated school team
  • Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • An employee assistance programme offering counselling, legal advice and financial support
  • ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: The salary indicated is based on a pay scale.  New appointments are normally made at the bottom of the scale.  Progression through the scale is dependent on length of service in line with our pay policy


All applications should be made via MyNewTerm

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.


Farmborough Church Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. 1. Timekeeping is important in this role. How do you manage your time and ensure that you are punctual?
  2. 2. How would you promote good pupil behaviour during lunchtimes?
  3. 3. What do you know about safeguarding children in schools?
  4. 4. How do you work in a team?
  5. 5. What experience do you have working with young people?

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