Meal Time Assistant - Plympton St Mary C of E Infant School (St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- SC Level 1 – NJC Points 1 - 2 starting £10.50 per hour, £2,868 per annum (FTE £20,258)

Are you passionate about providing children with a safe and structured mealtime where they can eat and play with their friends? If so, Plympton St Mary’s CofE Infant School, based in Plymouth, 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.
We are looking for a candidate who is able to work for 1 hour 15 minutes per day, Monday to Friday.
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.
If you would like a tour of the school please contact the school on 01752 337912.
To apply please visit the Trust website: Vacancies | St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust (stchristophersmat.org) for an application form, which should be returned by email to HR@stcmat.org
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 apply by 12pm on the closing date.
Interview Date: 3rd February 2023
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationPlymouthDevon
- Work Postcode
PL7 1UB
- Reference
EK0210
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
SC Level 1 – NJC Points 1 - 2 starting £10.50 per hour, £2,868 per annum (FTE £20,258)
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
6.25 hrs per week (11:50am – 13:05pm Monday to Friday), 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
01/02/2023
- DBS Check Required
Yes