At a Glance
- Tasks: Create a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience for children while promoting healthy eating and positive play.
- Company: Salisbury Road Primary School, part of the Learning Academies Trust.
- Benefits: Friendly environment, training opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact daily.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community dedicated to inclusive education and staff wellbeing.
- Why this job: Join a caring team and help shape positive experiences for children every day.
- Qualifications: A warm, friendly nature; experience with children is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about working with children and making a real difference every day? Do you have a warm, caring nature and love creating positive, inclusive environments? At Salisbury Road Primary School, we are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Mealtime Assistant to join our friendly team and help make lunchtime a safe, happy, and enriching experience for every child. This is more than just supervising lunchtime — it's about shaping positive experiences, supporting children’s wellbeing, and bringing our school values to life.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, structured, and enjoyable dining and playground environment
- Encourage healthy eating, good manners, and independence
- Support children to play positively, build friendships, and feel included
- Help ensure every child feels valued, cared for, and supported
From helping a child join a game to offering reassurance after a minor accident, your presence will be key in making lunchtime a highlight of the school day.
We’re seeking someone who:
- Has a calm, caring, and friendly approach
- Enjoys working with children and helping them thrive
- Is reliable, flexible, and a strong team player
- Understands the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality
- Can confidently support positive behaviour and inclusive play
Experience working with children is desirable but not essential, and a first aid qualification would be an advantage (training will be provided).
We offer
- A friendly, inclusive working environment
- Opportunities for training and development
- A role where you can make a genuine impact every single day
About the School
Salisbury Road is a two form entry primary school that serves the locality of St Judes, near the city centre. We are situated in a large, three-storey, Victorian building in the heart of the community, and work closely with many local partners. We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school and aim to enhance and inspire the lives of not only the children that attend our school but their families and wider community.
Salisbury Road is a diverse community, and our exceptional staff work hard to ensure that we are a fully inclusive school, ensuring that we promote our school values in everything that we do. We aim to achieve highly and provide exceptional learning experiences for all our pupils, ensuring they are prepared for success in their future lives, as noted in a recent Ofsted inspection where the school was graded as Good.
About the Trust
The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is: Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children.
As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.
Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack. To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in any way please contact the school on 01752 660566.
If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Mealtime Assistant in Plymouth employer: Salisbury Road Primary School
At Salisbury Road Primary School, we pride ourselves on fostering a warm and inclusive environment where every Mealtime Assistant can truly make a difference in the lives of our children. With a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development, we offer opportunities for training and collaboration within our Trust, ensuring that you feel valued and supported in your role. Join us in creating positive lunchtime experiences that enrich our community and help shape the future of our pupils.
Contact Details:
Salisbury Road Primary School Recruitment Team
