School Meals Supervisory Assistant (SMSA)

Hours: availability Monday-Friday between 11:20 and 1:35 (term time only, including INSET days for training), for a minimum of 1.25 hours per day and a maximum of 2.25 hours per day. Hours will be ad hoc, but may lead to regular work as required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner to join our SMSA team, initially on a relief basis. The successful candidate will have experience interacting with children, have a calm manner and be willing to work as part of a team.

We are a highly inclusive, ambitious school with a strong commitment to ensuring that all children are valued and achieve the best they possibly can.

We can offer:

• Training in first aid, safeguarding and supporting children with play.
• A committed, well-run team
• A supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment to work in

Closing date for completed application forms: 4th November 17:00

Interviews will take place on 12th November 2026

As part of the interview, candidates will be asked to play a short playground game with a small group of children which will be observed by the interviewer(s).

For more information about the interview process, or if you would like to visit the school prior to applying, please contact Christine Bhika by telephoning on 020 8894 4074 or e-mailing admin@heathfield-jun.richmond.sch.uk

Heathfield Schools’ Partnership (HSP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers work together to create an environment in which everyone feels safe. Safeguarding requires a continuing commitment from all staff and governors to ensure the safety and welfare of children is embedded in all of our processes and procedures. This position is subject to, but not exhaustive of; identity checks, employment history, relevant qualifications, a satisfactory fully enhanced DBS check and references being received. The school may choose to do online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks ahead of an interview.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.