Mealtime Assistant

St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School; Exeter; On-site; GBP 5,200 - 6,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme.

Tax Free Childcare.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Job summary

St Leonard's CofE Primary School is seeking a Mealtime Assistant to join a supportive team during the midday break. The role is 10 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 11:30am–1:30pm, term-time only (38 weeks per year). It offers a permanent contract and an annual salary of £5,828 (scales for NJC points).

DBS disclosure is required and safeguarding is a core responsibility. Join a caring school community with a focus on pupil safety and well-being, providing support in dining areas and outdoor play

Qualifications

• DBS disclosure required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Ability to work as part of a team and engage children during lunch periods.

Responsibilities

• Support the MTA Lead to ensure pupil safety and welfare during midday break.
• Set up and assist in the dinner hall; supervise and play with children during lunch and break times.
• Work as part of a dedicated team, uphold safeguarding standards and be flexible and caring.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

Job description

Mealtime Assistant - St Leonard's CofE Primary School

Contract Term: Permanent

Hours: 10 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 11:30am - 1:30pm)

Salary: SC1 NJC point 3 Actual Salary £5,828 (FTE £25,614)

Term Time only: 38 weeks per annum

Annual Leave: Taken outside of term time and paid pro-rata throughout the year (no annual leave to be taken during term time)

Deadline for application: 9am on 28th September 2026

Interview: Monday 5th October 2026

Start: October 2026

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Tax Free Childcare.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

We are looking to appoint a Mealtime Assistant (MTA) to assist our MTA Lead as part of a team, in securing the safety and welfare of pupils during the midday break. This will involve setting up and supporting children in the dinner hall as well as supervising/ playing alongside children outside.

We are looking for someone who can join our incredibly dedicated team that is inclusive, enthusiastic, caring, adaptable and flexible and a strong team player. You will also be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children.

St Leonard's CofE Primary School currently has approximately 600 pupils, set on a large plot, the school benefits from large open spaces for children to engage with learning outdoors, whilst having plenty of space to enjoy break and lunch times with friends. The school has experienced continued growth and success and is proud to serve the community with links to the local church and charities. The staff at St Leonard's CofE Primary School are a positive, hard-working team, dedicated to being the ‘best that they can be’.

For further details about the role please contact [e-mail]

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Our safeguarding policy can be viewed on our policies page which can be accessed Here

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.