[261005E] Mealtime Assistant

MyNewTerm; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 3,700 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Millbay Academy in Plymouth invites applications for a Mealtime Assistant to supervise pupils during lunch breaks and maintain dining hall cleanliness. The role supports safety and wellbeing, ensuring appropriate conduct and a hygienic dining area.

The post is permanent, part-time, term time only (39 weeks per year) with 6 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Salary is NJC Grade A Pt 3 (FTE £25,614), with an actual salary of £3,696 for the 6 hours/week across 39 weeks.

Qualifications

• To encourage and promote appropriate table manners and behaviour.
• To ensure the safety, welfare and appropriate conduct of pupils during the midday break.
• To ensure the health, safety, conduct and well‑being of all pupils.
• To ensure the dining area is kept clean and in a hygienic condition.

Job description

Post: Mealtime Assistant

Location: Millbay Academy, 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3EG

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade A Pt 3; £25,614

Actual Salary Range: £3,696

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

Contract Hours: 6hrs per week, Monday to Friday

To ensure the smooth operation of arrangements for the supervision of pupils during the lunch break in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school. This role will include wiping down tables and the cleaning any spillages, leaving the dining hall clean and tidy at the end of the shift.

General Responsibilities

• To encourage and promote appropriate table manners and behaviour.
• To ensure the safety, welfare and appropriate conduct of pupils during the midday break period in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school.
• To ensure the health, safety, conduct and well-being of all pupils
• To ensure the dining area is kept clean and in a hygienic condition.

About the School

Millbay Academy is an all-through school in Plymouth’s Coastal Quarter. This is a place where everyone is important and where every moment counts. Our values will underpin all that we do: we will provide a stimulating learning environment where children will feel safe, happy and consequently thrive.

Our vision is clear: challenging academic and personal goals will be set for every member of the Millbay Academy community, and we will provide the support and encouragement required to reach them. We will do whatever it takes.

At Millbay Academy we are passionate advocates of all-through education. Through this, we will be able to serve our community and families, ensuring an excellent educational experience with continuity and progression. All-through education offers many unique opportunities, including shared experiences, powerful role models and the in-depth knowledge of subject specialists. The Academy has a PAN of 1020.

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 calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at [e-mail].

Closing date: for applications is 18th October 2026

Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 2nd November 2026

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.