School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Start date: Immediate

Thomson House School is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable person with a courteous, friendly, and approachable nature to join our lunchtime team part-time. The post is 5 days per week, Monday to Friday, from 12.00-2.00pm, term time only. If you have an interest in working with children and would also like a part-time job as a stepping stone into a school, then this may be the ideal opportunity for you.

We are seeking an SMSA who can provide care and supervision of the children during their midday meal. We like enthusiastic candidates who enjoy working with children. The ideal applicant will be responsible and assertive, respond calmly and quickly to developing situations, respect school policies and guidelines, and be able to respond to the children’s needs.

Our school is committed to inclusion and equal opportunities. Our school population is diverse and we are dedicated to ensuring our school is a place where everyone feels welcome and all our children can feel like they belong. Our inclusive teaching practices ensure that Thomson House is a school where children can achieve their best. 

This post is subject to an Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Agency. Thomson House School is committed to safeguarding the welfare, health and safety of children by practising safe recruitment procedures.

Our ideal candidate will:

·      Be professional, organised and flexible.

·      Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·      Enjoy working with children.

·      Have an ability to prioritise.

·      Possess a calm, courteous, professional manner.

·      Maintain confidentiality at all times both inside and outside school.

·      Be first aid trained or willing to undertake Paediatric 1st Aid training.

·      Work well as part of a team.

·      Have a good sense of humour.

Please complete the school application form, which you can find below and email your completed application form to: hr@thomsonhouseschool.org

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th February 2023 at 12 noon.

Interviews will take place during w/c Monday 13th February 2023

THS is committed to safe recruitment practices and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.