Mealtime Assistant – St Peter’s CofE (VA) Junior School, Tavistock.
Required – ASAP
Contract Term: - Fixed Term until 31/08/2026, or when funding ends
SC Level1 – Scale point 2, £12.65 per hour, Starting Salary £3,472 per year (FTE £24,413)
Hours: 6.25 hours per week Monday – Friday.
Term Time: 38 weeks per annum
Are you passionate about providing children with a safe and structured mealtime where they can eat and play with their friends? If so, St Peter’s CofE (VA) Junior School, based in Tavistock, is looking for a Mealtime Assistant to join their team. We seek a caring individual who can lead play, interact with children, and supervise their safety at all times.
The main duties of the role are:
1. Set up the dining hall
2. Lead play activities in the playground
3. Supervise pupils during mealtime and organise the dinner queue
4. Coordinate play for pupils
5. Support pupils’ well-being during lunchtime
6. Assist with supervision of children during lunch and play, ensuring caring and quality provision
Experience working with children is not essential; we value passion for improving children's life chances within a school environment and willingness to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
To apply, please visit the Trust website: Vacancies | St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust for the online application form, which should be completed by 12pm on Tuesday, 2nd September. The provisional interview date is Monday, 8th September.
We will contact references for shortlisted applicants and conduct online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this position.
For our Trust policies and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, please visit: Trust Policies.
Our commitment to EDI: We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants meeting the criteria will be considered regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status.
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