Mealtime Assistant EDV/2026/EPS/44861

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Elburton Village; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Part time

Job summary

Elburton Primary School, part of Coast and Vale Learning Trust, requires a Mealtime Assistant to join the lunchtime team, leading play and supervising children at break. You will support pupils in the lunch hall, organise team games, and provide first aid and pastoral care as needed. Two positions are available: one permanent and one temporary until 31 August 2027.

Hours are Monday to Friday 11:55–13:10. We value teamwork, positive behaviour, hygiene, and collaboration with staff and the wider

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children during lunchtime.
• Ability to promote positive behaviour and safe active play.
• Willingness to work with school staff and community.
• DBS checks and safeguarding checks required.

Responsibilities

• Lead play and supervise children during lunchtime.
• Support children in the lunch hall and encourage healthy eating.
• Organise team games and promote safe, hygienic routines.
• Provide first aid and pastoral care as needed.

Skills

First aid

Pastoral care

Teamwork

Lunch supervision

Play supervision

Job description

MEALTIME ASSISTANT

Elburton Primary School is seeking a Mealtime Assistant to join the lunchtime team, to lead play and supervise the children during their lunchtime break. The role will include supporting children in the lunch hall, organising team games, providing first aid support and pastoral care to all pupils.

You will be required to work Monday - Friday 11:55 - 13:10. There are 2 positions available - 1 permanent and 1 temporary until 31st August 2027.

We are looking for Mealtime Assistant candidates who:

• Will promote positive behaviour and safe active play in the playground environment
• Will supervise the dining hall whilst encouraging healthy eating, table manners and good hygiene
• Will work together with other school staff and the wider community to ensure that our mission is translated into action.

For more information about the position please view the attached recruitment pack.

At Elburton Primary School, we pride ourself on having happy, hardworking members of staff who always strive to provide the very best learning opportunities for all children. We are far more than simply an 'education establishment.' At Elburton all staff value all partners in the community and strive to make a difference every day.

Our primary goal is to deliver an exceptional education that fosters significant growth in both academic and personal development for every child. We aim to nurture children\'s natural curiosity, motivation, and enthusiasm for learning.

Elburton Primary is an inclusive, happy and ambitious learning environment. We empower our staff to make sure that all children can access our curriculum to allow every Elburton child to succeed.

Our core values are our foundations running through our curriculum, teaching and learning and behaviour. They have been developed and embedded with our staff and are very much part of everything we stand for at Elburton.

Safe - Together we will be caring and thoughtful in everything we do.

Inspire - Together we will not let disadvantages be an obstacle to success.

Pride - Together we take pride in everything and always do our best.

Flourish - Together we will achieve the best outcomes for all.

Respect - Together we will act with integrity and honesty.

Thank you for taking the time to consider joining our school community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.