School Meals Supervisory Assistants - Join Our Lunchtime Team

Join Our Lunchtime Team – School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) - Required September 2026 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! ________________________________________ 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. Application Deadline