Mealtime Assistant

Membury Primary Academy, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7AF

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  as soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24413 FTE

Mealtime Assistant job summary

Membury Primary School are looking for a Mealtime Assistant to cover 2 lunchtimes per week on Monday and Friday

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

Acorn Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment (please see our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy on our website in Current Vacancies).

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 Membury Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 10 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Membury Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/membury-primary-academy

Membury Primary Academy is a very small primary school based in rural East Devon with only two classes. We have very small classes where relationships and individual teaching are paramount.

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