Mealtime Assistant

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School; Torquay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

All Saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School in Torquay invites applications for a Mealtime Assistant to support the Midday Supervisor/Headteacher, ensuring pupil safety and welfare during lunch and outdoor breaks. You will supervise dining hall, playground and other areas, and carry out related duties as part of a caring team.

We value inclusivity, enthusiasm and reliability; applicants should demonstrate patience and resilience. DBS check required; deadline 9am 8 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Patience, resilience and care are essential.
• Inclusive, enthusiastic and team–oriented attitude.
• Availability for lunch-time supervision and related duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the dining hall and playground during the midday break.
• Assist the Midday Supervisor and Headteacher to ensure safety and welfare.
• Carry out ancillary duties to support school routines.

Job description

We are looking to appoint a Mealtime Assistant to assist the Midday Supervisor/Headteacher as part of a team, in securing the safety and welfare of pupils during the midday break.

This will involve supervision of pupils in the dining hall and in the playground and other school premises and associated ancillary duties.

We are looking for someone who can join our incredibly dedicated team; someone who is inclusive, enthusiastic, caring, adaptable and flexible and a strong team player.

The applicants need to have patience, resilience and care.

When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths.

All saints Babbacombe Primary School is led by a new Headteacher, Mr Pugsley. Children are encouraged and given opportunities to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. The staff at All saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School go above and beyond for the children and families and strive to attain the very highest standards in their academic learning, whilst encouraging their pupils to become aspirational, responsible, creative and spiritual citizens.

The Academy is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

We will offer you:

• Happy, enthusiastic and polite children
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive Christian school ethos
• A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children
• A commitment to high quality continued professional development

Your completed application form should be submitted by 9am on Thursday 8th October 2026.

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.

Our commitment to EDI

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.