Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14,062 to £14,421 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Starting Salary £14,062 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 17 December 2025 |
| Location: | Meavy PL20 6PJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | St Christopher's Multi Academy Tust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | TAMTA |
Summary
Meavy Church of England Primary School, Meavy Devon. PL20 6PJ
Position: Combined Role – 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Salary: TA - SC Grade 2 SCP 3 - £11,284 (£24,796 FTE)
: MTA – SC Grade 1, SCP 02 - £2,778 (£24,413 FTE)
Hours: 25 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Term Time only: 38 weeks per annum
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 17th December
Interview date: Wednesday 7th January
Start Date: As soon as Possible
Benefits:
• Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tax Free Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to join our dedicated team and contribute to ensuring our school continues to flourish and that every child reaches their full potential. The role will give the candidate an opportunity to experience all aspects of school life, working with SEN children in class, and outside in formal lessons and in more informal scenarios. As this is a combined role, at lunchtime we will be looking for a Mealtime Assistant who can lead play, interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times.
Meavy Primary is a small rural village school situated on the edge of Dartmoor where the children are at the heart of everything we do. Our children have a thirst for learning and our school is a happy and harmonious place to learn and grow. Our Christian values of Joy, Hope, Love, Wisdom and Respect underpin school life, and our school community values the contribution that every child makes. We seek opportunities to take the children’s learning outdoors wherever possible and our beautiful school grounds are the perfect place to start.
Our Teaching Assistants play an important role in the education of our pupils. You would work collaboratively with our teaching team to support all pupils to work towards achieving their individual outcomes and maximising their learning opportunities both within and outside of the school setting. If you have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour, good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office on 01822 853270
Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact the People team via People@stcmat.org
Applications need to be completed by 9am on Wednesday 17th December. Interviews will be held on 7th January.
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
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.
Position: Combined Role – 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant and Mealtime Assistant
Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Salary: TA - SC Grade 2 SCP 3 - £11,284 (£24,796 FTE)
: MTA – SC Grade 1, SCP 02 - £2,778 (£24,413 FTE)
Hours: 25 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 1.30pm
Term Time only: 38 weeks per annum
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 17th December
Interview date: Wednesday 7th January
Start Date: As soon as Possible
Benefits:
• Pension Scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tax Free Childcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
We are looking for a dedicated 1:1 Level 2 Teaching Assistant, to join our dedicated team and contribute to ensuring our school continues to flourish and that every child reaches their full potential. The role will give the candidate an opportunity to experience all aspects of school life, working with SEN children in class, and outside in formal lessons and in more informal scenarios. As this is a combined role, at lunchtime we will be looking for a Mealtime Assistant who can lead play, interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times.
Meavy Primary is a small rural village school situated on the edge of Dartmoor where the children are at the heart of everything we do. Our children have a thirst for learning and our school is a happy and harmonious place to learn and grow. Our Christian values of Joy, Hope, Love, Wisdom and Respect underpin school life, and our school community values the contribution that every child makes. We seek opportunities to take the children’s learning outdoors wherever possible and our beautiful school grounds are the perfect place to start.
Our Teaching Assistants play an important role in the education of our pupils. You would work collaboratively with our teaching team to support all pupils to work towards achieving their individual outcomes and maximising their learning opportunities both within and outside of the school setting. If you have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour, good communication skills and a commitment to working as part of a team we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to visit the school please contact the school office on 01822 853270
Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:
https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
If you have any queries when applying for this role, please contact the People team via People@stcmat.org
Applications need to be completed by 9am on Wednesday 17th December. Interviews will be held on 7th January.
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
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.