Mealtime Assistant

Meavy Church of England Primary School; Yelverton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; 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 part-time Mealtime Assistant to join their team on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2027. The role covers lunchtimes 11.50am–1.20pm, 4.5 hours per week across Wednesday to Friday, during term time (38 weeks per year).

The successful candidate will supervise pupils, lead play activities and ensure safe, welcoming dining and play environments. An enhanced DBS check is required and you will join a caring, safeguarding-minded staff team.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Set up the dining hall.
• Lead play activities in the playground.
• Supervise pupils during meal times and organise the dinner queue.
• Coordinate play for pupils.
• Support the wellbeing of pupils during lunchtime.
• Assist supervision of children during lunch and play, using initiative to ensure quality provision.

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: - 9am on Friday 20th November

Interview Date:- To be confirmed

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.

An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.