Mealtime Assistant - Mayfield School

Mayfield School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 7.5 hours per week over lunch Monday to Friday Term Time Only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate who is keen, motivated and able to work as part of a team to join us as a Mealtime Assistant.

The role is for 1 and half hours a day, 7.5 hours a week, term time only. 11.30 am to 1.00 pm.

The actual salary for this working pattern is £4,465.84

You will provide support to pupils and teachers over the lunch-time period, escorting pupils to their class/playground areas. Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and or working with children who demonstrate challenging behaviour, is highly desirable., but not essential.

CLOSING DATE - 11th October

INTERVIEWS - 20th October

What the school offers its staff

Why work at Mayfield?

Working at Mayfield offers a rewarding and enriching experience for educators and staff alike. We foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where every team member is valued and supported. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to continuous learning opportunities, helping you grow and excel in your career.

You’ll be part of a dedicated team that is passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives, inspiring and guiding them to reach their full potential. Additionally, our school community is vibrant and collaborative, making it a place where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. Join us to be part of a mission-driven institution that truly values education and personal growth.

Watch our video to see what it is like to work at Mayfield: https://mayfieldtorbay.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/We-Are-Mayfield-30-1-1.mp4

As well as being part of this rewarding environment, Mayfield offers many personal benefits, including:

• Impressive Government Pension Scheme; 18.4% for Support Staff plus other peace of mind / family protection benefits.
• Access to free Well-being Support & Services.
• Blue Light Discount Card & Employee Discount Scheme; providing up to 20% discounts across many companies.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay

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

All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies can be found in the following places:

Our school website - www.mayfieldtorbay.org

Our recruitment & application system - mayfieldtorbay.face-ed.co.uk

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Mayfield School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 2 to 19
• Size: 304 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mayfield School website
• Email address: nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mayfield-school-torquay

At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.

At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood.

At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.

Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.

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