Mealtime Assistant

Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5TZ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 5 hours a week 12.30 - 13.30
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £12.85

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for exceptional candidates who:

▪ Will be responsible for a safe and calm dining experience

▪ Will be able 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 set up and clear down for lunchtime.

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider school life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve

What the school offers its staff

The Academies for Character and Excellence has twenty Primary Schools across Devon & Somerset making up a dynamic and innovative learning organisation.

We live our mission and return to this constantly to help guide every action. At the heart of all we do is the pursuit of excellence; we want to grow an exceptional trust, comprised of excellent schools. We are achieving this through our shared core values of collaboration, community, equity, and of course uncompromising excellence.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JD - MTA H&S.pdf - 150 KB (opens in new tab)

About Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 157 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk
• Phone number: 07915071143
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/totnes-st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-totnes

Arranging a visit to Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk.

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