Mealtime Assistant - St. George's C of E Infant and Nursery School (The Harbour Schools Partnership)
- North Devon
- Part Time
- £25,614 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
St. George's Church of England Infant School 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
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary
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.
The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.
Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available on the relevant school website.
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.
Successful applicants will be subject to an online search.
Applications close at 12 noon on closing date.
To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.
Interview Date: 12/10/2026
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- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationNorth Devon
- Work Postcode
EX39 1HT
- Reference
GB0031
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£25,614 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
This is a fixed term position working 5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year until 31st August 2027
- Closing Date
06/10/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes