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Mealtime Assistant

Mealtime Assistant

The Harbour Schools Partnership • Barnstaple, UK
26 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Salary: NJC Grade A3 £24,796 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Please note that the pro-rata salary for this role is £3,587 (A3) gross per annum (subject to change depending on agreed working pattern on appointment)

Working Pattern: This is a fixed term position working 6.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2027 (Monday to Friday)

Landkey Community Primary Academy are looking for a friendly, reliable and caring Mealtime Assistant to join our school team. You will play a vital role in supporting pupils during the lunchtime period, ensuring a safe, positive and enjoyable mealtime experience.

About the Role

Your main focus will be to help supervise children during lunch and support the smooth running of the dining environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Setting up and clearing the dining room before and after service

  • Supervising pupils to ensure safe, positive behaviour

  • Encouraging good table manners and cleanliness

  • Assisting children with cutlery where needed

  • Administering first aid in line with school policy

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

  • Able to supervise children confidently and calmly

  • Literate, numerate and able to follow instructions

  • A good communicator who can work effectively with pupils and staff

  • A team player with a positive, supportive attitude

  • Physically able to carry out the duties of the role (reasonable adjustments considered)

Desirable (but not essential):

  • Experience working with children

  • Experience in a catering environment

  • GCSE‑level education or equivalent

Why Join Us?

As part of The Harbour Trust Partnership, you will be joining a school committed to equality, inclusion and fostering good relationships within the community.

If you enjoy working with children and want to support a welcoming, well‑organised lunchtime environment, we’d love to hear from you.

This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 17th August 2026, interviews will be held on 20th August 2026.

Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

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