At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise children during lunchtime and promote healthy eating.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Horwood and Newton Tracey Primary School.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and health benefits.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lunchtime experiences.
- Qualifications: Friendly, reliable, and passionate about supporting children.
The predicted salary is between 30285 - 37015 £ per year.
Role Overview
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary: £13.27 (Grade A)
- Hours Per Week: 1 hour (12:15pm-1:15pm on a Friday only)
- Working Weeks: 38 Weeks
- Status: Permanent
- Closing Date: 12 Noon on Wednesday 25th November 2026
- Interview Date: TBC
Are you friendly, reliable and enjoy working with children? Horwood and Newton Tracey Primary School is looking for a Mealtime Assistant to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in the daily life of our school community, helping to create a safe and happy lunchtime experience for our pupils.
Your Responsibilities
- Supervision: Supervising children during lunchtime to ensure a safe environment.
- Support: Assisting children with opening food packages and using cutlery.
- Promoting Wellbeing: Encouraging healthy eating, positive social interaction and a caring atmosphere.
- Environment: Ensuring the dining area remains clean and safe.
- Behaviour: Promoting good behaviour and positive playground/dining hall conduct.
What We’re Looking For
- A warm, approachable and patient personality.
- Reliability, punctuality and a genuine interest in supporting children.
- The ability to work effectively within a friendly staff team.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
The appointed person will work as part of a team of Mealtime Assistants managed by the Head of School. In-service training will be provided where appropriate.
Why Join Us?
- We offer a welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are highly valued.
- In-service training is provided where appropriate.
- Additional benefits include:
- Pension: Membership of a generous pension scheme (LGPS)
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to Medigold Occupational Health who provide our employees with a range of free health and wellbeing benefits including access to Thrive; a mental wellbeing app and free seasonal flu vaccinations.
- Work-Life Balance: Wellbeing and Long Service days Schemes: Cycle to work scheme
For more information and to view the full details of this role, you can access the advert via our website at www.teamacademytrust.com/vacancies. We actively welcome visits to our schools. Should you have any further questions or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Rachael Hopkins via admin@hntps.org.
TEAM Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken and references taken up before interview. All shortlisted candidates are subject to a pre-employment online search prior to interview.
Mealtime Assistant in Barnstaple employer: Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School
Horwood and Newton Tracey Primary School is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and welcoming environment where teamwork and professional development are prioritised. As a Mealtime Assistant, you will enjoy benefits such as a generous pension scheme, access to health and wellbeing resources, and opportunities for in-service training, all while playing a vital role in fostering a positive lunchtime experience for children in our community.
Contact Details:
Horwood and Newton Tracey Community Primary School Recruitment Team
