Meal Time Assistant

Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension

Wellbeing benefits (Thrive)

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy is seeking a Mealtime Assistant to help supervise pupils during lunchtimes and support their daily dining experience. You will work as part of a friendly team and contribute to a safe, welcoming lunchtime environment.

This permanent, part-time role is 5 hours per week, with in-service training provided. Start ASAP, with a pension scheme and wellbeing benefits available.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and patient personality.
• Reliability, punctuality and genuine interest in supporting children.
• Ability to work effectively within a friendly staff team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of children during lunchtime to ensure a safe environment.
• Assisting younger children with opening food packages and using cutlery.
• Encouraging healthy eating and positive social interaction.
• Ensuring the dining area remains clean and safe.
• Promoting good behaviour in dining hall and playground areas.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Reliability

Punctuality

Team player

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

Role Overview

Job Title: MTA

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £13.27 (Grade A)

Hours Per Week: 5 (1 hour each day Monday to Friday 12:00pm - 1:00pm)

Status: Permanent

Closing Date: 12 Noon on Tuesday 6th October 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 12th October 2026

Are you friendly, reliable and enjoy working with children? Witheridge 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 younger 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.
• 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 the Head of School, Lucy Ratcliffe, 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.