Mealtime Assistant
School Name: St Peter’s Primary School, Rendle Street, Plymouth PL1 1TP
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 7.50 hours per week (11.30am - 1pm), 38 weeks per year
Salary: Grade SC1, NJC 3 Actual salary £4,371 (FTE £25,614)
Application Deadline: 9am on 22nd September 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 28th September 2026
Job Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you passionate about providing children with a safe and structured mealtime where they can eat and play with their friends. If this sounds like you then St Peter’s CofE Primary School, based in Plymouth, are looking for a Mealtime Assistant to join their team. We are looking for caring individual who can lead play, interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times.
The main duties of the role are:
- Set up the dining hall
- To set up and lead play activities in the playground.
- Supervision of all pupils during their mealtime and organising the dinner queue
- To co-ordinate play for pupils.
- To assist with the well-being of pupils during lunchtime.
- To support the supervision of children during lunch and play, using your initiative to ensure caring quality provision is continuously made.
Experience of working with children is not essential, just the passion to help improve the life chances of children within a school environment whilst being prepared to work inside and outside in all weathers.
If you have any queries, please contact people@stcmat.org
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Mealtime Assistant in Plymouth employer: St Peter's CofE Primary School
As an Education Welfare Officer, you will join a supportive and collaborative work environment dedicated to improving student attendance and welfare. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for growth, while our strong community ties foster meaningful relationships with families and local agencies. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a unique chance to make a real difference in the lives of students and their families.
Contact Details:
St Peter's CofE Primary School Recruitment Team
