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Schools Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)
School: Backwell C of E Junior School
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Salary: Grade JG1C / SCP3 - £24,796.00 pro rata
Actual Salary: £3,598.67 per annum
Hours: 6 hours 15 minutes per week (1 hour 15 minutes per day), Monday to Friday
Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Role
West Leigh Infant School has a fixed term contract for a lunchtime assistant starting 1 September 2026, 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 school 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 the school in various roles.
We also offer:
•Collaborative working within our Trust community to support our endeavours to work smarter.
•Excellent CPD opportunities
•Access to wellbeing support
•24-hour confidential helpline and counselling
•Healthcare cash plan
•Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle Scheme
•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
Visits to school
Visits to the school from prospective candidates are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.
Applications
All applications should be received through our eRecruit system.
Closing Date: Thursday 18th June at 12 noon
Interview Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Safeguarding Statement
The Lighthouse Schools Partnership – Federation of West Leigh Infant and Backwell Junior Schools 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.