School Meal Supervisory Assistant

Hours: 5 hours per week 12:00 to 13:00, Term Time only 38 weeks per year

Join Thorpe Hesley Primary School as a School Meal Supervisory Assistant and help create a safe, positive and enjoyable lunchtime experience for children aged 3 to 11.

Working from 12pm to 1pm, five days a week during term time, you will supervise pupils in the dining room and playground, support the smooth running of lunchtime routines and encourage good behaviour, table manners and positive play.

This is a varied and active role in which you will help children with their meals, including packed lunches and food trays, support pupils who may have additional needs or restricted mobility, and assist with practical duties such as cleaning tables and dealing with spillages. You will also respond calmly to incidents, administer first aid where required and work closely with colleagues to ensure pupils remain safe, supported and engaged throughout the lunchtime period.

You will become part of a friendly, welcoming and vibrant school community that is committed to giving every child the best possible opportunities and experiences. Thorpe Hesley Primary School supports around 550 pupils from Nursery to Year 6 and is part of New Collaborative Learning Trust, which offers a positive and supportive working culture, professional development opportunities, an attractive pension scheme and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

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Closing Date: 9am Monday 14th September 2026.

Interview Date: Thursday 17th September 2026.

NCLT will raise standards across our family of schools and colleges. We will promote a culture of aspiration, excellence and enjoyment. We will use our collective strengths and expertise to benefit our children and young people. A charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales (company number: 09257194).

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks in line with Safer Recruitment guidance.

It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from regulated activity relevant to children. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.