[260923] Mealtime Assistant

Morice Town Primary Academy; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Morice Town Primary Academy in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Mealtime Assistant to join the team from November 2026. The post is permanent, part-time (39 weeks per year) with 7.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, to supervise pupils during lunchtimes.

We are looking for a caring individual who can interact with children, promote safety, and support dining room activities. DBS check required; term-time schedule applies. Application details and closing dates are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children is not essential, but a caring attitude and readiness to supervise during lunchtimes is important.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety of pupils during lunchtimes.
• Encourage good table manners and assist with clearing away plates and wiping spills.
• Supervise play on the playground and coordinate or initiate safe games.
• Deal with minor first aid incidents as required.

Job description

Morice Town Primary, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Mealtime Assistant to join the School in November 2026

Post: Mealtime Assistant

Location: Morice Town Primary, Charlotte Street, Plymouth, PL2 1RJ

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade A, Point 3, £25, 614 per annum

Actual Annual Salary: £4, 620 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, part time, term time only (39 weeks per year)

Contract Hours: 7.5 per week, Monday to Friday

About the role

We are looking for a caring Mealtime Assistants (MTA) who can interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times. You will be required to work for one hour and twenty minutes a day, Monday to Friday.

The main duties of the role are, to assist with the well-being of pupils during lunchtime. To supervise the children in the dining areas encourage them to use good table manners, ensure they clear away their plates and wipe up any spills. Outside on the playground, to play safety and co-ordinate or initiate games for the pupils and deal with minor first aid incidents.

About the successful candidate

Experience of working with children is not essential, just the passion to help the children have a positive lunchtime whilst being prepared to work inside and outside in all weathers.

About the School

Morice Town Primary Academy is a popular and successful school within the local and wider area. The children are aged 4 - 11 years old and we have a single form entry. Our children feel safe, cared for and well looked after. We have a strong bond with our parents as well as the community as a whole.

In return, we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work alongside other experienced members of the school and academy trust staff.
• A hardworking but caring environment where the children thrive.
• Working with children who have a desire to learn and do well.
• Access to Reach South Multi Academy Trust’s high quality continuous professional development programme.

About the Trust

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that theyshare our values, arehighly motivated towork with colleagues, within and beyond their school, tocontinuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by contacting Ronnie Naylor, Office Manager on 01752 567609 or email at [e-mail]

Closing date: for applications is Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday 20th October 2026

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.