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Contract: Fixed Term - 31 August 2026
Salary: Grade JG1C SCP2 - £24,413 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary: £3,543.08 per annum
Hours: 6 hours 15 minutes per week (1 hour 15 minutes per day), Monday to Friday
Start Date: As soon as possible
The Role
High Down Schools have vacancies for 2 school meals supervisory assistants working in the Junior School starting as soon as possible, Monday to Friday term time only.
We are looking for someone who is a kind, patient and effective team member who is able to work closely with colleagues and is fully supportive of the ethos and values of the schools in the community.
If you think you could be that person we would love to hear from you.
Becoming an SMSA opens up further opportunities to work within High Down Schools in various roles.
Our School
High Down Schools are comprised of a large Infant and Junior school set in lovely green surroundings. It is a happy place, with a strong reputation for being a very caring and high attaining school which provides a rich and inspiring education. Our dedicated staff have the highest aspirations for our children and are committed to nurturing and developing children’s learning. Each child is valued for their own talents, strengths and personality and we encourage the children to succeed and reach their potential, to have high self-esteem and a belief that they can achieve. Recent OFSTED inspections have judged both schools to be good.
High Down Schools’ motto is Believing, Achieving, Learning for Life. We want our pupils to be inquisitive and develop a passion for learning that lasts for the rest of their lives. Our role is to help them blossom and grow: learning new skills, having new opportunities and challenges. When they transfer to secondary school, we want our pupils to be well-prepared, responsible, confident, mature and have the happiest memories of their time with us.
We also offer:
1. Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
2. Excellent CPD opportunities
3. Access to wellbeing support
4. 24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
5. Healthcare cash plan
6. Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
7. Discount retail platform with access to hundreds of discounts.
The Trust
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a Multi-Academy Trust which has experienced rapid growth since it started in 2016. There are currently 34 schools in the Trust.
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is cross-phase and includes Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. The Trust is a mixed MAT and includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.
We encourage you to browse our website for more information about the Trust: Lighthouse Schools Partnership - Home
Closing Date: 29th October 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Early applications are encouraged. The school reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should the school be able to identify an appropriate candidate.
Safeguarding Statement
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – High Down Junior and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.