Mealtime Assistant

Ladysmith Junior School, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PT

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 February 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: £24,413.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary based on 7.5 hours a week £4,166 and £1,944 based on 3.5 hours a week.

Mealtime Assistant job summary

Multiple Mealtime Assistant positions, permanent and fixed term, Ladysmith Junior School, Exeter

MTA Salary: SC Grade 1 SCP 2, FTE £24,413 (based on 25/26 rates, pay award pending 04/26)

Position 1: Hours/weeks: 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - actual salary £4,166 per annum

Position 2: Hours/weeks: 3.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year - actual salary £1,944 per annum

Contract term: Permanent and fixed term options available

Start Date: As soon as possible following safer recruitment checks

Closing date: 9am Monday 9th March 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026

Ladysmith Junior 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 a number of 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.

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

Your completed application form should be submitted by 9am on Monday 9th March 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 11th March 2026.

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 Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 346 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ladysmith Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ladysmith-junior-school-exeter

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