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Mealtime Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 11 August 2025
Salary: £12.65 per hour
Additional salary information: Starting Salary £2,778 per year
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 02 September 2025
Location: Tiverton, Devon
Remote working: On-site only
Company: St Christopher's Multi Academy Tust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: TIDMTA

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Summary

Mealtime Assistant - Tidcombe Primary School, Tiverton
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 5 hours per week
Weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time)
Salary: SC Grade 1 SCP 2 – actual salary £2,778 (FTE £24,413)
Benefits: Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
Location: Based at Tidcombe Primary School
Start date: September 2025
Closing date: 9am Tuesday 2nd September
Interview: To be confirmed

We are looking to appoint a Mealtime Assistants to work as part of our team at Tidcombe Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to join Tidcombe Primary School, in Tiverton, part of St Christopher's Multi Academy Trust. The role will involve supervision of pupils in the playground and other school premises and associated ancillary duties.

We are looking for someone who can join our incredibly dedicated team; someone who is inclusive, enthusiastic, caring, adaptable and flexible and a strong team player.

Tidcombe Primary School boasts a ‘good’ Ofsted rating. It is dedicated to embracing the arts and physical education, to deliver a rich curriculum entwined with day trips, sports and a wide range of extra-curricular activities. Their values of empathy, aspiration, resilience, confidence and enquiry are embedded into the culture of the school, and they are well regarded within the community.

If you are someone who can demonstrate a calm and patient demeanour, who is committed to helping young people achieve their full potential then we would be really interested in hearing from you. You will have had previous experience in working with children in a similar setting and be able to effectively communicate with adults and children alike.
Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
If you have any issues with the Sam People Recruit system please call 01924 907319, for query's regarding the post please contact The People Team via people@stcmat.org
Applications need to be completed by 9am on Tuesday 2nd September. Interview date is to be confirmed.
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.
Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies
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We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.





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