Key Role Information

Salary
£24796
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Temporary
Closing
03/07/2026 00:00
Interview
w/c 6/7/26
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Pay Scale (MAT) | SCP3 - SCP3
Department
Student Support
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
8.75
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Plymouth are seeking to appoint a positive and inspiring Mealtime Assistant. They are keen to accommodate the best candidate who will make a positive impact on our school and standards. Applicants with experience are encouraged to apply.

We offer:

• A welcoming school with a strong Catholic ethos

• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn

• A supportive staff team who genuinely want the best for our pupils

• A commitment to your own professional development


The successful candidate will:

• Be happy to support the Catholic ethos of our school

• Be committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning

 • Be dedicated to raising standards and be a good role model

• Have excellent organisational and communication skills

• Be dynamic, resilient and hard working with a positive nature

• Be able to work as part of a team and establish positive relationships with pupils, parents, . governors and staff

• Have a reflective and evaluative approach to their practice


Required Date: 1/9/26

Contract: 8.75hours - Fixed Term until 31st August 2027

Visits to the school can be arranged by ringing the school office on 01752 225420 or by contacting Kate Doyle, Senior Administrator by email at finance@holycross.plymouth.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Closing Date: 1st July 2026

Interviews: w/c 6th July 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email

School Website address: www.holycross.plymouth.sch.uk

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Plymouth

Kate Doyle

finance@holycross.plymouth.sch.uk

2 Beaumont Road
St Jude's
Plymouth
PL4 9BE

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of our students and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.