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[261111] Mealtime Assistant
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
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Post: Mealtime Assistant Location: Stoke Damerel Primary School, Collingwood Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5PA FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade A Pt 3 - £25,614 Actual Annual Salary: £3,080 Contract Type: Permanent, 5 hours a week (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) (39 weeks per year) Contract Hours: 5 hours a week (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm) (39 weeks per year) About the role We are looking for a dedicated Mealtime Assistant who will work within a team to ensure students are safe, secure and well supervised during lunch times. About the successful candidate You will be required to: • Encourage the children to eat the meal provided and promote appropriate table manners and behaviour • Ensure the safety, welfare and appropriate conduct of pupils during the midday break period in accordance with the practices and procedures of the school • Ensure the health, safety, conduct and well-being of all pupils • Undertake playground duty, supervising by circulating amongst children • Ensure the dining area is kept clean and in a hygienic condition • Ensure playground equipment is used and stored properly Key Skills: • To have knowledge and understanding of social, emotional & mental health needs and cognitive needs, that affect children and young people’s development. • Ability to work one-to-one with pupils with additional needs • Excellent listening and communication skills • An ability to build strong, trusting relationships • Promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in learning and social skills activities • To use positive and personalised anxiety management strategies About the School At Stoke Damerel Academy our motto is Dream Big, Achieve Together. What does this mean for our children? It means that as a school we have a clear aim and intention to provide an education that enables each child to dream of their own unique, possible future. Dream Big means that we seek to provide a wide range of experiences and opportunities for children to discover their potential. The children at our school consistently exemplify the words Achieve Together; they show time and again that they care for and support each other. Our core school values are to help our pupils become well-rounded, ambitious children who strive to reach their potential through the exciting opportunities and experiences we provide. We teach our children to develop life skills such as resilience, resourcefulness, relationships, reflectiveness and risk taking to achieve success in learning. The Academy has a PAN of 420. We Offer: • Happy, engaged children who love to learn • Classes organised so that you can really focus on children’s learning, with a highly effective support staff team • A school with Reading at its heart • Friendly and supportive staff • A school excited about moving forward with excellent opportunities for professional development About the Trust We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond. We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting. These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive. Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence. Next Steps If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org. Closing date: for applications is Midnight on 28th November 2026 Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Monday 7th December 2026 To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised. Opportunities and Benefits We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.