Schools Meals Supervisory Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

Salary: Grade 2,(£5,845 - £5,936 p.a. inclusive)

8.75 hours per week (Lunchtimes) ,Fixed Term, Term-time only plus five training days pro-rata

Ravenor Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and reliable School Meals Supervisory Assistant to join our dedicated team. At Ravenor, you will be welcomed into a three-form entry school with up to 30 children in each class. All classes are of mixed ability.

This role is offered on an initial 12‑month fixed‑term contract, with the strong possibility of extension — and the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

If you enjoy working with children, supporting their wellbeing, and contributing to a positive lunchtime experience, we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate:

• Have a positive attitude and enjoy working with children
• Commit to the role and have excellent attendance and punctuality
• Work well and as part of a team
• Supervise and engage with the children during the lunchtime period
• Be energetic and take an active part in promoting and developing co-operative games in the playground
• Follow school policy and procedures and show a great sense of initiative
• Be firm, but friendly and approachable
• Be prepared to attend training courses, including first aid, as required by the Headteacher

What the school offers its staff

We area three-form entry school with up to 30 children in each class. All classes are of mixed ability. There are two Nursery classes, three Reception classes, six Key Stage One classes and twelve Key Stage Two classes.At Ravenor, we are committed to treating every child as an individual, with care and respect, enabling them to feel unique and valued, so that they develop as citizens who are responsible, respectful, resilient, reflective and resourceful. We provide an exciting, inclusive environment which promotes excellence in our learning and our teaching.

Our school opened a superb, state of the art, new building in 2013 that has fully complemented our main school facilities which opened in 2004. The school offers a high quality, modern and stimulating environment set in beautiful grounds, where children enjoy learning and and their potential is maximised.

Ravenor is more than just a school—it's a vibrant community where pupils, parents/guardians, and educators come together to learn, grow, and thrive. With its welcoming atmosphere and inclusive ethos, Ravenor fosters meaningful connections and lifelong friendships that extend far beyond the school gates.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau. Further information can be found at In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. The recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.