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Mealtime Assistant

Brixington Primary Academy, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4JQ

This job expired on 15 April 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,796 FTE

Mealtime Assistant job summary

Brixington Primary School are looking for a Mealtime Assistant to cover 5 lunchtimes per week Monday to Friday between 12.00pm and 1.30pm

We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

• Will be responsible for a safe and calm dining experience.
• Will be able to build a rapport with children.
• Will be able to support children during their lunchtime provision both in the dining room and on the playground.
• Will be able to liaise both written and verbally with other school staff.
• Will be physically able to lift and move tables and chairs as part of the setup and clear-down for lunchtime.

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. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 

First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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

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.

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About Brixington Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 338 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brixington Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brixington-primary-academy

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