Meal Time Assistant

Pilton Bluecoat Church of England Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Health & Wellbeing benefits (Thrive)

Wellbeing days

Cycle to work

Job summary

Pilton Bluecoat C of E Academy invites applications for a Mealtime Assistant to join our supportive team. You will help supervise lunchtime routines, assist pupils with opening food packages and cutlery, and promote wellbeing in a safe, friendly dining environment.

The role is permanent, part-time (4.25 hours per week), 38 weeks per year, with a start date ASAP. Successful candidates will show reliability, kindness and commitment to safeguarding children.

Qualifications

• A warm, approachable and patient personality.
• Reliability, punctuality and a genuine interest in supporting children.
• The ability to work effectively within a friendly staff team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervision: Supervising children during lunchtime to ensure a safe environment.
• Support: Assisting children with opening food packages and using cutlery.
• Promoting Wellbeing: Encouraging healthy eating, positive social interaction and a caring atmosphere.
• Environment: Ensuring the dining area remains clean and safe
• Behaviour: Promoting good behaviour and positive playground/dining hall conduct.

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: MTA

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.27 (Grade A)

Hours Per Week: 4.25 (12:00pm-1:30pm Monday, 12:30pm-1:30pm Thursday and 12:15pm - 1:30pm Friday’s)

Working Weeks: 38 Weeks

Status: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Monday 28th September 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026

Are you friendly, reliable and enjoy working with children? Pilton Bluecoat C of E Academy is looking for a Mealtime Assistant to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of our school community, helping to create a safe and happy lunchtime experience for our pupils.

Your Responsibilities

Working as part of a team managed by the Head of School, your role will include:

• Supervision: Supervising children during lunchtime to ensure a safe environment.
• Support: Assisting children with opening food packages and using cutlery.
• Promoting Wellbeing: Encouraging healthy eating, positive social interaction and a caring atmosphere.
• Environment: Ensuring the dining area remains clean and safe
• Behaviour: Promoting good behaviour and positive playground/dining hall conduct.

What We’re Looking For

• A warm, approachable and patient personality.
• Reliability, punctuality and a genuine interest in supporting children.
• The ability to work effectively within a friendly staff team.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The appointed person will work as part of a team of Mealtime Assistants managed by the Head of School. In-service training will be provided where appropriate.

Why Join Us?

We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued. In-service training is provided where appropriate. Additional benefits include:

• Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
• Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days
• Schemes: Cycle to work scheme

For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Mat Harts Head of School via [e-mail]

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.