MTA Salary: SC Grade 1a SCP3, Actual Salary £4,232 (FTE £24,796)

Hours/weeks: 7.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, 38 weeks per year

Contract term: Permanent

Start Date:  TBC

Weeks: 38 weeks per year

Closing date:  17^th April  2026 at 9am

Interview Date:  Thursday 23^rd April

We are looking to appoint a Mealtime Assistant to assist the Midday Supervisor/Headteacher as part of a team, in securing the safety and welfare of pupils during the midday break.

This will involve supervision of pupils in the dining hall and in the playground and other school premises and associated ancillary duties.

We are looking for someone who can join our incredibly dedicated team; someone who is inclusive, enthusiastic, caring, adaptable and flexible and a strong team player.

The applicants need to have patience, resilience and care.

When completing an application please ensure you address all aspects of the person specification and list any additional subject strengths.

All saints Babbacombe Primary School is led by a new Headteacher, Mr Pugsley.  Children are encouraged and given opportunities to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. The staff at All saints Babbacombe CofE Primary School go above and beyond for the children and families and strive to attain the very highest standards in their academic learning, whilst encouraging their pupils to become aspirational, responsible, creative and spiritual citizens.

The Academy is part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

We will offer you: -

•        Happy, enthusiastic and polite children

•        A welcoming, supportive and inclusive Christian school ethos

•        A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children

•        A commitment to high quality continued professional development         

Please visit Vacancies | St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust (stchristophersmat.org) for the online application.

Your completed application form should be submitted by 9am on 17^th April 2026

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 visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy: 

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies 

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.