Job description
St Andrews Primary Academy in Chardstock are looking for a Mealtime Assistant to cover 5 lunchtimes per week for 1 hour per day.
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.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 2–11
- Pupils
- 118
- Avg teacher salary
- £43,314
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 24.6:1
- Academy trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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Axminster, Devon, EX13 7BJ
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- Salary
- £2808 ACTUAL
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 28 July 2026
- Closing date
- 30 September 2026
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