Lunchtime Assistant​/School Supervisory Assistant

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Lunchtime Assistant/SMSA to join our team as soon as possible (several roles on offer).

Salary: BG04 SCP
02 - SCP
03 £ 24,413 - £24,796 per annum pro-rata.

Contract: Permanent contract, 10 hours per week, over 5 days, 11.45am-1.45pm each day at both sites as directed;
Term-time only plus 5 INSET days.

Cotham Gardens Primary School is a large, happy and vibrant 2-form entry primary school within a wonderfully diverse community. We are split over two sites and based within the Cotham area of Bristol city centre.

• Supervising pupils in the dining hall / classroom and playground.
• Supporting SEN children on a 1:1 basis.
• Providing first aid and keeping on top of lost property.

Positive, patient, prepared to go the extra mile to make lunchtimes fun for everyone.

Experience of raising the aspirations and confidence of children with emotional, social, and behavioural difficulties, and experience of working as part of a supportive team.

• Local government pension scheme membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Job share/part-time will be considered.

Interview date: TBC.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026.

Start Date:

ASAP.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.