Mealtime Assistant - Marldon Primary School (United Schools Federation)
- Torbay, Devon
- Multiple Terms
- £12.65 per hour
Marldon Primary School is looking for a Mealtime Assistant, to support pupils during the lunchtime period. The position will be a permanent appointment, working 1.5 hours per day, 11.45am to 1.15pm, over five days, term time only.
This is ideally suited to someone who has experience of working with children in a school environment.
You will be required to:
- Supervise and where applicable provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to playtime activities.
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities over the lunchtime period.
- Promote self-esteem, good behaviour and independence.
- Provide feedback where necessary to the Line Manager/Teacher.
Marldon Primary School, is a small school and is part of the United Schools Federation Trust. Our whole team is motivated, hard-working and dedicated and we value a new staff member who is passionate, highly organised and willing to participate in school life. Our highly successful federation is a popular choice with children, parents and staff and our schools boast a friendly and welcoming environment.
For an informal discussion or if you have any questions please contact the school on 01803 557797 or email:admin@marldon-primary.devon.sch.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Application forms available from the school office or you can download from the attached below. Please email applications to: applications@st-michaels-pri.devon.sch.uk or hand into Marldon’s school reception by the closing date of Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 9am.
Interview Date: 13th January 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationTorbayDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ3 1PD
- Reference
AC5860
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£12.65 per hour
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
7.5 hours per week (term time only) 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
06/01/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes