About this Role

The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon and Dorset, are looking to recruit a permanent Mealtime Assistant at Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School.  St Budeaux Primary School is a primary school set in Plymouth, with easy access to the A38/M5. The school provides a secure, nurturing and challenging learning environment with a family atmosphere, where the children come first and has an excellent partnership with parents/carers and the local community. 

The position is for 5 hours a week (1 hour per day), term time only (38 weeks per year). We are looking for a warm and caring individual to assist the Head of School as required in order to care for the safety and wellbeing of children during the lunchtime period.

We can offer the candidate:

 An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.

• Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
• Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Staff wellbeing programme
• Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. 

Salary Grade A £12.26 p/h 38 weeks per year

You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office on 01752 365217 to arrange this. 

The closing date for applications:  Wednesday 23rd April 2025 (Please be aware if we have a high number of applications then we may close the vacancy early)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website www.chudleigh-knighton.devon.sch.uk .  All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

Applications supported by recruitment consultancies will not be accepted.