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School Meals Supervisory Assistant
Dear Candidate,
We are looking to appoint a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic School Meals Supervisory Assistant to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will help ensure that pupils have a safe, enjoyable, and positive lunchtime experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising pupils in the dining hall during lunchtime
- Encouraging good table manners and positive behaviour
- Assisting younger children with opening food packaging where needed
- Supervising pupils in the playground or classroom during the lunch break
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all pupils at all times
- Supporting the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Enjoy working with children
- Be patient, caring, and approachable
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Have good communication skills
- Be reliable and punctual
Previous experience working with children is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
Please apply by completing the attached application form and sending it to Ms. W. Rochester via email to hr@stanhope.ealing.sch.uk
Safeguarding Statement
Stanhope Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, provide satisfactory references, and complete appropriate safeguarding training.
Online searches may be carried out as part of the school’s due diligence on shortlisted candidates, in line with statutory guidance.
assistance to the Senior Leadership Team. The role plays a central part in strengthening the school’s reputation, sustainability, stakeholder engagement, and operational effectiveness, while also providing hands-on office cover and administrative support when required.
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Post Title |
School Meals Supervisory Assistant |
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Grade |
Ealing Scale Grade 2 SCP 4 pro-rata (£3667.45-£3719.73 actual salary) |
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Hours of Work |
5 hours per week |
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Working Pattern |
12noon-1pm Monday to Friday |
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Working Weeks |
39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 inset days) |
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Reports to |
School Business Operations Manager (SBOM) |
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Works closely with |
SMSA’s |
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Location |
Stanhope Primary School, Greenford |
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Contract |
Fixed Term for one year (subject to safer recruitment checks) |
Closing date: 19/3/2026
Interviews: 13/04/2026
Start Date: 13/04/2026
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