Mealtime Assistant at Otterton Church of England Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/OCEPS/72612

Location

Church Hill, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton, Devon, EX9 7HU

Contract Type

Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£12.85 Hourly
Term Time Only

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 15th Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

20th July 2026

Interview Date(s) 20th July 2026

About this Role

Mealtime Assistant

Part Time, 4hrs per week (1hr per day), 38 weeks per year (term time only) paid at NJC Band A £12.85ph

You will need to be an enthusiastic, self-motivated and hard-working individual who can support our pupils during lunchtime. You will be required to assist with lunches in the hall and supervise children in the playground.

Main duties and responsibilities:
- Assisting and serving of meals as required to include main meal, desert and drinks to staff
- laying up of table and then clearing, cleaning and tidying following lunchtime period
- Furniture moving in dining area as required
- Securing the safety and welfare of pupils during the lunchtime period
- Supervision of pupils whilst eating lunch
- Supervision of children's outdoor play
- Basic first aid
- Promote positive behaviour and safe play

What we can offer you
- Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
- Substantial workplace pension
- Term time ‘Give Back Day’ to take for personal reasons
- Staff Wellbeing support
- CPD opportunities for all staff

You should have English and Maths to GCSE A-C or equivalent.

If you wish to visit the school prior to application, you would be more than welcome. Please contact the school directly on 01395 568326 and the administrator will be more than happy to arrange a day and time to suit you.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Social Media online check.