Mealtime Assistant - Ipplepen Primary School (United Schools Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £12.26 per hour

Ipplepen Primary School is looking for a Mealtime Assistant, to support pupils during the lunchtime period. The position will be fixed term until 24th July 2025, pending a permanent appointment. Working 4 hours per week, 12.00 to 1.20, over 3 days per week, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, term time only.
This is ideally suited to someone who has experience of working with children in a school environment.
You will be required to:
- Supervise and where applicable provide support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to playtime activities;
- Supporting pupils whilst they are eating lunch and clearing up afterwards;
- Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interacting with them according to individual needs;
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils;
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and to engage in activities outside over the lunchtime period;
- Promote self-esteem, good behaviour and independence;
- Provide feedback where necessary to the Line Manager/Teacher.
Ipplepen Primary School is part of the United Schools Federation. Our whole team is motivated, hard-working and dedicated. Our highly successful federation is a popular choice with children, parents and staff and our schools boast a friendly and welcoming environment.
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 a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Please visit the school website for further details.
For an informal discussion or if you have any questions please contact the Head of School Claire Webb on 01803 812226 or email:admin@ipplepn-primary.devon.sch.uk
Application forms are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the attached below.
Please email applications to: applications@st-michaels-pri.devon.sch.uk or hand into Ipplepen Primary School reception by the closing date of Monday 24th March 2025.
Interview Date: Will be held shortly after.
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationTeignbridgeDevon
- Work Postcode
TQ12 5QL
- Reference
AC4900
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£12.26 per hour
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart TimeTerm Time
- Hours
4 hours per week (term time only) 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
24/03/2025
- DBS Check Required
Yes