Mealtime Assistant
Willand School, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2QL18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
23 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 1.25 hours a day Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Hourly rate
- £12.85 to £13.05
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
Your main focus will be to help supervise children during lunch and support the smooth running of the dining environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Setting up and clearing the dining room before and after service
- Supervising pupils to ensure safe, positive behaviour
- Encouraging good table manners and cleanliness
- Assisting children with cutlery where needed
- Administering first aid in line with school policy
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:
- Able to supervise children confidently and calmly
- Literate, numerate and able to follow instructions
- A good communicator who can work effectively with pupils and staff
- A team player with a positive, supportive attitude
- Able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary
Desirable (but not essential):
Experience of supporting young children and/or those with additional needs would be desirable but is not essential as training and support will be offered as part of your induction
- Experience in a catering environment
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Willand School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are expected to undergo Disclosure and Barring and employment checks. Online checks may also be undertaken of shortlisted candidates.
A copy of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be found by following this link: Policies – Willand School
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.
About Willand School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 408 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Willand School website
- Email address
- ntottle@willand.devon.sch.uk
We are a large village primary school with over 400 pupils aged 4 to 11 on roll, located a few miles north of Cullompton.
Our school site is modern, spacious and benefits from well-equipped classrooms; a hall used for PE, lunches and assemblies; two playgrounds; an environmental area; and a large level playing field.
Our team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff, who through their daily work demonstrate commitment to our school vision; ‘Learning for Life’. They offer a broad and balanced curriculum, offering a wide range of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. We have high expectations and provide learning environments which are attractive, stimulating and fully demonstrate our commitment to providing the best we can for our pupils.
The staff seek to provide a safe, happy and caring atmosphere in which the children can enjoy their school life and develop into Successful Learners, Confident Individuals and Responsible Citizens who proudly go out into our local community.
We recognise the importance of each and every child, celebrating their unique talents and skills. We are honoured to be a part of their journey through life.
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