Mealtime Assistant

Starcross Primary School; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time contract

Term-time only

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Starcross Primary School is seeking a lunchtime supervisor to support children during lunch and playtimes. You will help supervise the dining hall and playground, support pupils with eating, social interactions and positive behaviour, and be a calm, approachable presence in the busy heart of school life.

This role offers part-time, term-time only employment for 39 weeks per year, with ongoing professional development and a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Friendly, caring, approachable and patient.
• Calm, supportive presence.
• Committed to safeguarding.
• Positive attitude and love of school life.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in dining hall and playground during lunch.
• Support pupils with eating, social interactions and positive behaviour.
• Encourage healthy choices and good table manners.
• Help set up and clear away dining areas.
• Be a caring, approachable adult in the busy heart of school life.

Skills

Relationship-building

Friendly

Calm presence

Safeguarding

Positive attitude

Job description

Mealtimes in our primary school are more than just a break in the day—they’re a vital part of a social and emotional development. They offer a chance for our children to relax, connect with friends, and build positive relationships in a safe and supportive environment.

With the right guidance and care, lunchtime becomes a space where children learn important life skills like sharing, communication, and independence. A calm, well-supervised mealtime can set the tone for the rest of the school day, helping our pupils feel valued, nourished, and ready to learn.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has the ability to build positive relationships with children and adults
• Is friendly, caring, approachable and patient
• Can be a clam and supportive presence
• Enjoys being around children and is committed to safeguarding
• Brings a positive attitude and a genuine love of school life.

In this role you will:

• Supervise children in the dining hall and playground during lunch
• Support pupils with eating, social interactions and positive behaviour
• Encourage healthy choices and good table manners
• Help set up and clear away dining areas
• Be a caring, approachable adult in the busy heart of school life.

We offer

• A role where your work really matters - make a meaningful impact on children’s wellbeing every day
• A rewarding role in a positive environment
• The opportunity to work in a team who are invested in growing the potential of others
• Competitive package with generous career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 2%
• A part-time, term time only contract working 39 weeks per year
• Ongoing professional development

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us at [e-mail]

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