Mealtime Assistant

Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PS

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £2,914.00 - £3,643.00 Annually (Actual)

Mealtime Assistant job summary

2 x Mealtime Assistants, Ladysmith Infant and Nursery School, Exeter

Mealtime Assistants

Salary: Post 1 - SC Grade 1, SCP 3, actual salary £2,914 (FTE £25,614)

Post 2 - SC Grade 1, SCP 3, actual salary £3,643 (FTE £25,614)

Hours/weeks: Post 1 - Permanent - 5 hours per week (12pm - 1pm)

Post 2 - Fixed term until 31st August 2027 - 6.25 hours per week

Contract term: Permanent and Fixed Term

Start Date: ASAP

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interview Date: Monday 12th October 2026

Ladysmith Infant School is a vibrant, inclusive school at the heart of the Exeter community with a focus on:

Ambition, Adventure, Achievement

Building confidence, curiosity, kindness, independence

Developing a lifelong love of learning

We are looking to appoint two Mealtime Assistants to join 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, the playground and other school premises and associated ancillary duties.

Do you bring patience, resilience and a naturally nurturing approach to the work you do? If so, you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

Are you someone who is inclusive, enthusiastic and caring?
We are looking for individuals to join our incredibly dedicated team. If you are adaptable, flexible and a strong team player, we’d love to hear from you.

We will offer you: -

Happy, enthusiastic and polite children

A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos

A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children

A commitment to high quality continued professional development

Please visit https://www.stchristophersmat.org/topic/vacancies for the online application

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

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.

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.

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 Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 277 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ladysmith-infant-nursery-school-exeter

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