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Job Title: Primary SMSA
E-ACT Bannerman Road Academy – Believe you can
E-ACT Bannerman Road Academy is a vibrant, welcoming school at the heart of its community, committed to delivering high-quality education for every child. We encourage a culture of kindness, ambition, and collaboration, where pupils are supported to thrive academically and personally. Our dedicated staff team works together to create a safe, inspiring environment that celebrates diversity and encourages innovation. Our school motto, “Believe you can,” runs through everything we do.
Join us in shaping futures, driving excellence, and making a lasting impact in a school that values both professional growth and pupil success.
Want to make a difference to young people?
Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?
We are looking for a SMSA to Supervise pupils during school meals, ensuring safety, good behaviour, and a positive dining environment. Assist with seating, hygiene, and conflict resolution while promoting healthy eating habits.
Key responsibilities:
Supervision of pupils immediately before, during and after the mid-day meal. This includes provision for children who bring sandwiches.
Supervision of hand washing and toileting by pupils deemed necessary by the Headteacher.
Supervision of pupils’ entry and exit form the dining area, including supervision of pupils during nay journey or walk to the dining room.
Supervision of pupils in the playground under the direction of the Lead Pastoral Practitioner.
Taking such steps as necessary when children are sick. Attending to their needs when in distress and reporting the situation to the relevant member of staff.
Pay range: NJC 2 £4,352.39 – FTE £24,413.00 - 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 including Maths and English (or equivalent)
Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards)
Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up-to-date training (or willingness to undertake training)
Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive and emotional situations
Able to maintain discipline, command attention and encourage high standards of pupil behaviour at all times
What are we about?
Join a trust that is going places!
At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.
We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.
With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.
Benefits:
Financial and Lifestyle
We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
Professional Growth and Development
We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
Culture and Wellbeing
Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.
Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.
How to apply:
Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.
E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.
E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding Statement
All E-ACT academies, the Ambassadors and Headteachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, and undergo appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.