School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Job description

Position: School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Salary: Scale 2, Spinal Point 3

Hours of work: 10 hours per week (11.30am – 1.30pm, Monday to Friday). 40 weeks per year  – Term Time Only

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 19th June 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Start date :  September 2026

Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children, North London

We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 – 16. Primary works in partnership with Highgate Primary School and Secondary works in partnership with Fortismere School.

We are looking for a School Meal Supervisory Assistant (SMSA) at our Primary/EYFS site, to support pupils at lunchtimes.

The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of deafness / SEN (desirable)
• Energy, enthusiasm and excellent interpersonal skills
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Flexibility and experience in supporting individuals or groups of children
• Skills to initiate quality interactions with children
• Experience in intimate care desirable
• Experience in positive handling desirable

We welcome applications from native BSL users and from candidates who have at least BSL Level 2

We have a skilled team of deaf and hearing staff with a commitment to a child-centred, sign bilingual approach, and offer:

• A friendly, supportive team
• A professional working atmosphere where staff retention is high.
• Regular training opportunities including learning British Sign Language (BSL)
• Motivated and delightful students who are keen to learn
• Supportive parents and Governors

An informal visit to the school is warmly welcomed. For further information and an application pack please visit the school website on www.blanchenevile.org.uk or email sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk

Safeguarding: Blanche Nevile School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed following the validation of two relevant references for the post applied for.  The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate prior to starting work.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.