Key Role Information

Salary
£5802.31 per annum
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
31/10/2026 00:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Payscale (April 2026 onwards) | SCP3
Department
Midday Staff
Key stage
Not Applicable
Hours per week
10.00
Weeks per year
38.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

The First Federation Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 29 primary schools across Devon, West Dorset & Plymouth, is looking to recruit a Mealtime Assistant to join the hard-working and friendly team at Sidmouth CE Primary School to cover lunchtimes Monday to Friday, 2 hours each day.


Sidmouth CE Primary School provides a vibrant and exciting learning environment where all children are provided with opportunities to succeed and cared for as unique individuals. We aim to support children to be academically successful and socially confident. The life of the school is driven by enthusiasm and a desire to achieve. We aim to bring learning alive, making it exciting and stimulating.


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.


Why work for us

  1. Professional and career development pathways, coaching and mentoring
  2. Fast-track process to explore new opportunities across the trust family of schools
  3. Access to either the Teacher or Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on the role)
  4. Access to a free and confidential employee wellbeing programme
  5. Tax-free cycle-to-work scheme


For more information about the position, or to visit the school prior to application, please contact the School Administrator on office@sidmouth-primary.devon.sch.uk or 01395 514146


We 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. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website Safeguarding | Sidmouth Primary School. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.


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.

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


Sidmouth Church of England (VA) Primary School

Alex Spraggon (Head of School)

office@sidmouth-primary.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.