20 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    8 July 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    17 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: Monday - Friday 12 - 1pm

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months

Actual salary

£2,778 per year

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a Mealtime Assistant to assist the 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.

Successful candidates will: -

  • Be able to work in partnership with the current teaching staff to complement their delivery of the national curriculum
  • Have the ability to plan and deliver structured teaching and learning activities
  • Provide cover for staff, as well as supporting pupils with catch up work
  • contribute to the development of other support staff, pupils and school policies and strategies, and provide support for pupils, the teacher and the school in order to raise standards of achievement for all


What the school offers its staff

All Saint’s CofE Primary is a well-regarded, village school on the outskirts of Axminster, located within the village of Smallridge. Many pupils travel to our school because of the high expectations, and our values which underpin all that we do. The school is an academy within the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities, 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


Further details about the role

Applicants should outline the experience and expertise they would bring to this role.

To organise a tour of the school please call the school on 01297 32761

Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

If you have any issues with the Sam People Recruit system please call 01924 907319, for query's regarding the post please contact The People Team viapeople@stcmat.org

Applications need to be completed by 9am on 8th July 2025. Provisional interview date is 15th July 2025.

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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About All Saints Church of England Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
98 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
people@stcmat.org

Arranging a visit to All Saints Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people@stcmat.org.

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