Meal Time Assistant

Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 8AH

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  12TH JANUARY 2026 OR AS SOON AS REASONABLY POSSIBLE

• Closing date

  5 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  19 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12.65 Hourly Grade A | 5 HPW (12:30PM – 1:30PM MONDAY - FRIDAY)

Meal Time Assistant job summary

Job Title: MEAL TIME ASSISTANT

Required: 12th January 2026 or as soon as reasonably possible

Hours per week: 5 (12:30pm - 1:30pm Monday - Friday)

working weeks: 38 weeks (term time)

Status: permanent / Part Time

Starting Salary Range: £12.65 PER HOUR

Grade: A

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 5th January 2026

Interview Date: from 2pm onThursday 15th January 2026

The appointed person will work as part of a team of Meal Time Assistants managed by the Head of School. In-service training will be provided where appropriate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you will be valued, welcomed, and supported within a friendly staff environment. Additional benefits include:

- Membership of a generous pension scheme (TP/ LGPS)

- Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app

- Free Seasonal Flu Vaccinations

- Cycle to work scheme

- Competitive Salary

- Wellbeing and Long Service days

We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact the Head of School, Lucy Ratcliffe, via admin@witheridge.devon.sch.uk

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.

An application form should be fully completed; we do not accept CV’s.

If you would like to work and contribute to a Trust that is committed to providing children with outstanding learning experiences, aims to continually develop and grow, and where teamwork and the professional development of all staff is important, we would encourage you to apply via mynewterm.

Full details and application form can be found on our website www.teamacademytrust.com

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 127 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Witheridge Church of England Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/witheridge-church-of-england-primary-academy

Witheridge C of E Academy is a wonderful primary school situated in the beautiful North Devon countryside near Tiverton. They are a caring and happy school with a passion for children's learning and well-being. As a small school they are able to personalise the learning every child receives and offer an enriching curriculum. Witheridge C of E Academy currently has just over 100 pupils who are inspired by high quality teaching coupled with excellent facilities.

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