Mealtime Assistant

Meavy Church of England Primary School; Meavy; On-site; GBP 23,052 - 28,175; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tax Free Childcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Meavy CofE Primary School in Yelverton is seeking a Mealtime Assistant to join the team. The role involves leading play, supervising pupils during lunchtime, and helping ensure their safety and well-being in a safe, structured mealtime environment.

Hours are 4.5 per week (11:50am–1:20pm, Wed–Fri, negotiable). Term-time only (38 weeks). DBS disclosure required; local safeguarding procedures apply.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children is not essential.
• Passion to help improve the life chances of children within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining hall.
• Set up and lead play activities in the playground.
• Supervision of all pupils during their meal time and organising the dinner queue.
• To co-ordinate play for pupils.
• To assist with the well-being of pupils during lunchtime.
• To support the supervision of children during lunch and play, using your initiative to ensure caring quality provision is continuously made.

Job description

Mealtime Assistant - Meavy CofE Primary School, Yelverton

Contract Term: - Part Time, Fixed term until 31/08/2027

Grade: SC Level 1 - SCP 3 Starting Salary £2,623 per annum (FTE £25,614)

Hours: 4.5 hours per week. 11.50am - 1.20pm (Wednesday to Friday, but could be open to negotiation on days)

Term Time only - 38 weeks per annum.

Closing Date: - Midday on Friday 4th September 2026

Interview Date:- Thursday 10th September

Required : As soon as possible

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tax Free Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme

Are you passionate about providing children with a safe and structured mealtime where they can eat and play with their friends. If this sounds like you then Meavy Primary School, based in Yelverton, are looking for a Mealtime Assistant to join their team. We are looking for a caring individual who can lead play, interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times.

The main duties of the role are:

• Set up the dining hall
• To set up and lead play activities in the playground;
• Supervision of all pupils during their meal time and organising the dinner queue
• To co-ordinate play for pupils;
• To assist with the well-being of pupils during lunchtime;
• To support the supervision of children during lunch and play, using your initiative to ensure caring quality provision is continuously made.

Experience of working with children is not essential, just the passion to help improve the life chances of children within a school environment whilst being prepared to work inside and outside in all weathers.

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. 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.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

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.