Key Role Information

Salary
£4,351 ACTUAL
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
05/11/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP3 - SCP3
Department
Teaching Assistants
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
7.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Brixington Primary Academy are looking for 2 Mealtime Assistant's to cover Monday to Friday lunchtimes between 12.00pm and 1.30pm


We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:


  1. Will be responsible for a safe and calm dining experience.
  2. Will be able to build a rapport with children.
  3. Will be able to support children during their lunchtime provision both in the dining room and on the playground.
  4. Will be able to liaise both written and verbally with other school staff.
  5. Will be physically able to lift and move tables and chairs as part of the setup and clear-down for lunchtime.


We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate before the published closing date. Early application is encouraged.



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

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Understanding of how children play and socialise in a school environmentessential
Able to be an effective role model for the standards of behaviour expected of childrenessential

Experience

Experience of working with children/young peopleessential

Personal Attributes

Able to remain calm in stressful situationsessential
A strong personality with an ability to be consistent and firm when handling behaviour issues in line with the school’s policiesessential
Able to maintain confidentiality at all timesessential

Qualifications

First Aid qualification or willingness to gain oneessential
Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths and Grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above

About Us


Brixington Primary Academy

Stuart Dyer

office@brixington.devon.sch.uk

First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

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.