Key Role Information

Salary
2,808.50
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
20/04/2026 00:00
Interview
22 April 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
NJC A3
Department
Midday Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
5.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Hawkchurch Primary are looking for a Mealtime Assistant to cover 5 lunchtimes per week, 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.





Skills

Experience

Experience of working in a school or educational setting

Personal Attributes

A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Highly committed to the personal growth and development of childrenessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential
Committed to promoting the ethos and values of the schoolessential
Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
Approachable and compassionate with a caring demeanouressential
Able to use own initiative and take action as necessaryessential
Adaptability and willingness to work in different age groups if required
Experience of employing de-escalation techniques with children

About Us

A small school with a big heart! Hawkchurch CofE Primary School, our lovely village school is situated in beautiful east Devon, on the Somerset and Dorset border. Our rural location makes for an excellent learning environment, where everyone matters.

Our school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education rooted in Christian values. We are a warm and welcoming community that embraces diversity, inclusion and respect for all.

Hawkchurch Church of England School

Sam Weir (Acting Head of School)

office@hawkchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk

Hawkchurch
Axminster
Devon
EX13 5XD
Sam Weir (Acting Head of School)
office@hawkchurch-primary.devon.sch.uk

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are. 


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.