Meal Time Assistant (level 2)

Teaching Vacancies; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Plymouth is seeking two friendly, caring Early Years Qualified Practitioners for the role of Meal Time Assistant. The successful candidates will support children during lunch hours, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment. This role requires an Early Years Level 2 qualification, and candidates must successfully pass a full DBS check. The position involves working Monday to Friday during term time. Join a team committed to safeguarding and positive child development.

Benefits

Professional development package

Evidence-based training and research updates

Qualifications

• Minimum of Early Years Level 2 qualification.
• Full DBS check required.
• Ability to comply with safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Support children during mealtimes.
• Create a safe mealtime environment.
• Build relationships with young children.
• Maintain a positive lunch club experience.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Ability to interact with children

Calm and amicable interaction

Education

Early Years Level 2 qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint two friendly, caring early years qualified practitioners to the role of Meal Time Assistant.

These roles support our growing lunch club across all provisions in Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care.

A minimum of an Early Years Level 2 qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement to children to eat their packed lunch.
• Interact calmly and amicably with peers to create a safe, structured mealtime environment.
• Form positive relationships with young children quickly.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and enjoyable lunch club experience.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Early Years Level 2 qualification.
• Full DBS check (subject to safeguarding policies).
• Disclose any relevant issues; comply with childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online, and social media checks.
• Right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

Working Hours

11:30 – 13:15, Monday to Friday, term‑time only. Both posts are permanent.

What the school offers its staff

Ham Drive Nursery School and Day Care is a partner provider to the Early Years Southwest Stronger Practice Hub and offers an excellent professional development package, including evidence‑based training and research updates.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. The recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment are subject to:

• Childcare disqualification checks
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical checks
• Online and social media checks
• Right to work verification
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

Applicants must disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

If you are interested in applying for these posts and contributing positively to the lives and learning of the children in our school, please complete an application form.