Mealtime Assistant
Expression of Interest – Mealtime Assistants
Bring your energy and care to the heart of the school day! We are inviting expressions of interest from enthusiastic individuals who would like to support our pupils during lunchtime, helping to create a safe, happy, and smooth ‘family dining’ experience where older children support younger children in the dining hall. While we may not have an immediate vacancy, we welcome expressions of interest from individuals who would like to be considered for future opportunities within our lunch time team.Your Role
- Set up and clear the dining hall
- Deliver food to the tables
- Support children serving during lunch service
- Help maintain a calm, friendly environment
- Manage special diets and allergens
What You'll Bring
- A positive, team-focused attitude
- A caring approach to working with children
- Reliability and a strong work ethic
What We Offer
- Hourly Rate: £13.68 (including holiday enhancement)
- Hours: 11:30am–1:45pm, weekdays, term time only (11.25 hours/week)
Perks
- Local Government pension
- Health scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised meals
- Uniform provided.
Apply Today
If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you. Please register your expression of interest via our application form below. When we have a vacancy available, suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps, including interviews.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.
